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Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins

Delicious and healthy lemon poppyseed muffins packed with protein, perfect for a grab-and-go snack or a keto-friendly treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard 12-cup muffin pan
  • Silicone or Parchment Liners
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese any fat content
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup granular sweetener like erythritol-based
  • 1.75 cups almond flour fine blanched recommended
  • 0.5 cup whey protein powder vanilla or unflavored
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 fresh lemon zest from one lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons poppyseeds

Instructions
 

  • Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to a gentle 325°F (160°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with silicone or parchment liners.
  • Blend the Wet Goodness: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and sweetener. Blend until the mixture is incredibly smooth, ensuring there are no lumps of cottage cheese visible.
  • Add the Dry Mix: Next, add the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter starts to thicken.
  • Lemon Power: Incorporate the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice into the batter and blend one last time until everything is perfectly combined. If your batter feels a bit too thick to pour easily, add an extra tablespoon of water or almond milk at a time until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  • Poppyseed Perfection: Gently stir the poppyseeds into the batter by hand. This helps keep them intact and adds that delightful crunch.
  • Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among your 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each one almost to the very top.
  • Golden Brown: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffin tops are nicely puffed and feel firm when lightly touched. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist!
  • Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from their liners to prevent sticking. They're wonderful warm or chilled and perfect for a healthy grab-and-go snack!

Notes

These Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins are a fantastic healthy treat! They are keto-friendly and perfect for a grab-and-go snack.
Nutrition per serving (1 muffin):
Calories: 148 kcal
Total Carbs: 5.2 g
Net Carbs: 3.2 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Protein: 11.5 g
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