These Vegan Protein Muffins (blender muffins) are quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! All you'll need is some common ingredients, a blender, muffin tin, and your oven.
Now that my son is on summer break, it's time to adjust my schedule and create a balance between work and activities for him. He's not one for sitting still too long, so I try to get him out of the house often, so he doesn't go bonkers. This helps keep me sane, too.
I can't say I'm very organized with activity scheduling, but I definitely have it down in the grab-and-go snack department. We are usually running out the door last-minute, and portable snacks always make life easier. These Vegan Protein Muffins fit into our summertime madness very well.
Not sure what it is about summer, but my little one sure likes to eat, and he's a total snack monster. He could seriously eat all day long. I don't mind giving him extra snacks because it makes him happy. As long as the snacks are nutritious, he's active and he eats his regular meals.
Some of his favorite snacks are Smoothies, Dates with Peanut Butter, No-Bake Granola Bars, Fruit, Pretzels, Almond Joy Energy Bites, and these Vegan Protein Muffins (which are his latest obsession).
Taste-testing day
I couldn't wait to try Bob's Red Mill Protein Powder Nutritional Booster and I already use a ton of their pantry items, and I've bought them for many years.
Their products are high-quality, and I've never had any issues. I was excited to try out their protein powder because I still haven't found one that I liked. A lot of powders have a chalky texture, and sometimes a weird flavor.
Plus, a lot of them have stevia in them, and I'm not a fan of the aftertaste. I was happy to see that the Bob's Red Mill version is sweetened with Monk Fruit. Yay!
Bob's Red Mill was so kind as to send out a package containing three different flavors of protein powder: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Chai. My biggest dilemma was which to try first.
I had a bunch of baked recipes in mind to make, but I wanted to give these powders the smoothie test first and I had my mini taste tester on the job. too.
We opened the Chai flavor first and it smelled heavenly. I couldn't put it down, so it was first in line. I blended 1 cup of almond milk, ½ of a frozen banana, a few ice cubes and the chai powder.
Had to keep it simple, so I could really taste the product. Well, my mind was blown! The smoothie was so creamy without a hint of chalkiness. The Chai flavor was on point and there wasn't an aftertaste.
I made the Chocolate and Vanilla smoothies the same way, and I was equally as impressed. The texture is smooth and blends perfectly. I really like the subtle sweetness of the Monk Fruit, too.
My son tasted all three flavors and decided that chocolate was his favorite. I was totally sold at this point because my kiddo doesn't usually like protein powder.
Now I can make his favorite Vegan Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl with a dose of extra protein and fiber.
Bob’s Red Mill Nutritional Boosters - plant-based protein at its finest
- 20g plant-based protein per serving
- Made with pea protein
- Fiber-rich prebiotics from chicory root
- Gut-healthy probiotics
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Iron-rich
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Soy-free
- Sweetened with monk fruit
- No artificial colors or flavors
Vegan Protein Muffins (blender muffins)
I love making muffins for my family, especially healthy ones. They are a cinch to make and will keep us fueled until our next meal. They help avoid bad hunger choices too.
I'm also a big fan of quick clean up, and these muffins are perfect for that. The ingredients get tossed into a blender and poured straight into a muffin tin. No bowl...no whisk...no mess. Just bake and enjoy!
The ingredients are simple, and you probably have most of them in your kitchen already. You'll need rolled oats, non-dairy yogurt, ripe bananas, ground flax, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, your favorite toppings and Bob's Red Mill Protein Powder Nutritional Booster (*coupon below).
Not only are these muffins nutritious and delicious, but they're also gluten-free, oil-free and of course, vegan!
So, if you've never had blender muffins, you might want to give them a shot. They are slightly denser than your average bakery muffin but completely moist and delicious.
I've made blender muffins many times before, but this was the first time I tried them with protein powder. I was worried they might be a little dry, but they came out perfect.
I just added a bit more dairy-free yogurt than usual. I used Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder for this recipe, but their other flavors will work perfectly too. I'm thinking of making Chai Pumpkin muffins next.
Add Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Booster to:
- Pancakes
- Oatmeal
- Muffins
- Waffles
- Cookies
- Snack Bars
- Energy Bites
- Popsicles
- Chia Pudding
- Crepes
- Hot chocolate
- And many more!
So, if you'd like to add some extra protein and nutrition into your life, you might want to pick up a bag of Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Booster. I'm completely satisfied with this product, and I highly recommend it.
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I’d love to hear from you
If you make these Vegan Protein Muffins, I’d love to hear what you think. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.
Vegan Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsps ground flaxseed + 5 Tbsps water)
- 1 ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt , unsweetened ( I used soy)
- 2 medium bananas , very ripe
- 2 cups GF rolled oats
- ⅓ cup Bob's Red Mill Protein Powder Nutritional Booster , vanilla flavor
- ¼ cup maple syrup , pure
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Your favorite toppings , see note for ideas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly grease each slot of a standard muffin tin. Use paper liners to keep the recipe oil-free. *See note
- Prepare flax eggs in a small bowl, by mixing together the ground flax & water. Set aside about 10 minutes. It will thicken up and become gel-like.
- When the flax eggs are ready, add all the ingredients (except the toppings) into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Pour mixture into each slot about ¾ of the way full. Sprinkle each one with your favorite toppings (*Don't press the toppings into the batter. I feel like it yields a flatter muffin this way). Bake for 15-18 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Insert a toothpick in the middle of a muffin or two. If it comes out mostly clean, they are done.
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack, then cool for another 10-15 minutes. The muffins might flatten out a little bit...it's normal. *To avoid the liner sticking to the muffin, let them completely cool before enjoying. If not using liners, gently pop out each muffin with a butter knife.
Notes
Nutrition
Yesenia
So delicious. Not sure about the muffin still being somewhat moist in the middle.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Yesenia, I'm glad you liked them! They should be moist, but not overly so. It may be the yogurt you used is a bit watery? If so, you can cut back a little next time you make it. Thanks for giving them a try. 🙂
Amber Reign
Hi do you know of a uk alternative to the bobs mill protein powder ?
Melissa Huggins
Hi Amber, I don't know of specific UK brands, but I'm sure most protein powders will work. I wish I could be more help. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Tal Ivgi
Super tasty !
Melissa Huggins
So glad you liked them! Thank you for trying them out 🙂
Idolka Salgueiro
Hi Melissa, will these work with a different vanilla vegan protein powder? I use garden of life and always have it on hand as opposed to trying to find the Bob’s one. Thank you for your time!
Iddy
Melissa Huggins
Yes, any protein powder will work for these. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend 🙂
Vickie
These muffins fabulous and exactly what I am looking for when school rolls around and the 5am alarm will be set again. Is is possible to add the chocolate chips and nuts to the batter after it has already been blended? For grab and go I always end up making a mess when the ingredients are on top.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Vickie, I know what you mean! Yes, you can add it to the batter. They didn't seem to rise as much when I did that, but still really delicious. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Michelle
can I substitute applesauce in place of the dairy-free yogurt? i like using apple sauce cause it makes for a super moist bake, but I don't want to compromise the muffin if the yogurt is meant for a higher purpose
Melissa Huggins
Hi Michelle, I haven't tried this particular recipe with applesauce, but I do love it for baking. The yogurt gives it a nice moistness too (along with the banana). If you want to give the applesauce a try, I would use less than the yogurt amount because it's more liquidy. Maybe try 3/4-1 cup instead. If the batter is dry, you can add a little more. The batter consistency should be thick, but still pourable. I hope this helps. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Mara
Any recommendations on how to make the muffins with a higher protein content? If I add an extra serving or 2 of the protein will the mixture be too dry? Maybe add some extra water if so how much water do you think? Thanks for your help!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Mara, I haven't tried it with additional protein powder, so I don't know the exact results. I would try it with one extra serving first. If the batter seems too thick, just add a small amount of non-dairy milk or water. You can also swap out 1/4-1/2 of oats for almond flour. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Anna Lessing
Is it possible to freeze them? I'd like to make a bunch of them, and take them out the day before to always have a proteinrich snack to go. Btw the recipe sounds amazing!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Anna, yes, you can freeze them. I have a batch in the freezer now for my son's school lunch. They defrost perfectly. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Cindee
This sounds so very yummy and I can't wait to make some. I do have a challenge with one ingredient, Maple syrup, as I have diet restrictions, sugar of any kind being a big no-no. I have replaced all things sugar with powdered Stevia. If I replace the Maple syrup with powdered Stevia, this will change the consistency a bit. Do you think it will too much of a significant change or not a problem?
Melissa Huggins
Hi Cindee, thank you so much! They are my son's favorite snack. I haven't made them without the syrup, but I think it would work fine. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Mara
I think they make a liquid stevia. Almost certain I’ve seen it in the grocery store 🙂
Coral
So easy and they taste amazing! Thank youuuuu!
Melissa Huggins
YAY! Thank you for making them. Have a wonderful weekend!!! 🙂
Siobhan
Hi Melissa,
I'm new to protein powders and was wondering if you have advice on what to use here in Ireland? I see BOb's Red Mill don't deliver, but I have no idea on what to look for in a decent one! Love your recipes! Thanks!
Matt
These muffins look amazing!! We absolutely love Bob's products, and appreciate you letting us know about the protein powder. We don't have kids right now, but frequently go on hikes and these would be PERFECT before, during or after!
Thanks for the recipe, will try soon!
Mari
Oh, my kids will love this! 🙂 Thank you for this great recipe, one can never have to many healthy, vegan muffin recipes!