Description
These Kodiak Protein Muffins are fluffy, satisfying, and packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack. The base recipe is versatile and can be customized with five delicious twists: chocolate chip, banana nut, blueberry burst, lemon poppy seed, or savory cheddar & chive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix (or your favorite protein-enhanced pancake/waffle mix)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or preferred liquid sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins:
- – Chocolate Chip: ½ cup chocolate chips
- – Banana Nut: 1 large ripe banana (mashed), ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- – Blueberry Burst: ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- – Lemon Poppy Seed: 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- – Savory Cheddar & Chive: ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, pinch garlic powder or black pepper (omit sweetener and vanilla)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Kodiak mix and a pinch of salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, Greek yogurt, melted butter or coconut oil, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in any optional mix-ins you like (chocolate chips, mashed banana with nuts, blueberries, lemon zest with poppy seeds, or cheddar & chives). Adjust sweetener accordingly if making savory muffins.
- Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze for up to 3 months. Wrap individually or store in a zip bag and reheat as needed.
- Customization: Experiment with the 5 twist variations or combine your own mix-ins. Use dairy-free milk or yogurt for a vegan adaptation. Adjust sweetener when making savory muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, High-Protein Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg