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Protein Muffins With Zucchini and Walnuts
4.8 from 102 votes

Protein Muffins With Zucchini and Walnuts

These Protein Muffins with Zucchini and Walnuts blend whole wheat pastry flour, vanilla protein powder, and warm spices with shredded zucchini and optional walnuts. The muffins are moist from the zucchini and yogurt, with a tender crumb enriched by cinnamon and nutmeg. They provide a balanced texture and a mildly spiced flavor suited for a nutritious snack or breakfast option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 14 muffins
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup protein supplement Vanilla, EAS Complete
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini shredded
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted and cooled
  • 3 ounces Greek yogurt plain fat-free
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 ounces honey
  • 1/2 cup walnuts optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line muffin pan with muffin liners. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the honey, egg, vanilla and yogurt. Mix until yogurt is well incorporated into the ingredients. Stir in cooled butter and zucchini (remove moisture from zucchini by blotting with paper towels). In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, EAS protein powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Fold in dry ingredients into wet ingredients with the walnuts (optional) just until combined. Don't over mix. Fill muffin liners with the dough and bake for 15-17 minutes. Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 150kcal (8%) Protein 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 150kcal 8%
Protein 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.