This Single Serve Protein Muffin Recipe is the perfect breakfast when you want something sweet. It’s easy to make, filled with protein and also delicious!

Holding a protein muffin in my hand.

I love a sweet breakfast. But sometimes I also want to get some protein in at the same time.

And this Single Serve Protein Muffin is the PERFECT solution!

It’s easy to make and incredibly delicious. You can use any protein powder you have on hand, however, I have linked the two I use below.

The muffin comes out fluffy and moist with the most perfect little pockets of chocolate from the mini chocolate chips.

They are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day!

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out to make a single vanilla protein muffin.

The Best Protein Powder to Bake With

My go-to protein powder when baking is to use a vegan protein powder. I have used this plant-based vanilla protein powder and it has a great flavor and texture.

Some protein powders can cause baked goods to have a bad texture or flavor.

However, you can use whey protein as well. I have made this exact recipe with this vanilla flavored coffee protein powder. It comes out delicious!

It gives you an extra boost of energy plus protein to keep your body full and energized.

How to Make this Protein Muffin Recipe (Single Serve)

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
  2. To a mixing bowl, add the melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract and granulated sugar
  3. Mix until combined
  4. Next, fold in the flour, protein powder and baking powder
  5. Once combined, add in the chocolate chips
  6. Add to a muffin liner and bake in the oven for 5 minutes
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
  8. Let cool slightly and enjoy!
Dry ingredients in a bowl
Add the dry ingredients to a bowl
Dry ingredients in a bowl
Next, add the granulated sugar
All ingredients in a bowl
Add the remaining ingredients
Vanilla muffin batter in a bowl
Mix until combined
Vanilla muffin batter in a bowl with chocolate chips.
Add the mini chocolate chips
Vanilla protein muffin batter in a muffin liner.
Transfer the batter to the muffin liner
Baked vanilla muffin
Bake
Holding half a vanilla protein muffin.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use gluten free flour?

Yes! Substitute the all purpose flour for gluten free all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio.

What other oils can I use instead of coconut oil?

You can use avocado oil or regular olive oil. Substitute for the same amount.

How do I know the muffin is done baking?

When a toothpick comes out of the center clean, the muffin is ready to be taken out of the oven.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Make 1-2 days ahead of when you plan on eating it for ultimate freshness if not the same day.

How do I store this muffin?

Store in an airtight at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

Holding a protein muffin in my hand.
Holding a protein muffin in my hand.
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Protein Muffin Recipe (Single Serve)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 Muffin
This Single Serve Protein Muffin Recipe is the perfect breakfast when you want something sweet. It's easy to make, filled with protein and also delicious!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop protein powder, about 1/4 cup
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
  • To a mixing bowl, add the melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract and granulated sugar
  • Mix until combined
  • Fold in the flour, protein powder and baking powder
  • Once combined, add in the chocolate chips
  • Add to a muffin liner and bake in the oven for 5 minutes
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
  • Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 537mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 7mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coffee Muffin, Coffee Protein, muffin recipes, Protein Muffin, sweet breakfast, Vanilla Muffin

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