Protein Muffins ~ The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook

Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins – crispy tops, soft centers, packed with protein and juicy strawberries, you’ll be reaching for these delicious muffins morning, noon, and night! 

I love baking up a big batch of muffins. It’s easy to pack in the nutrition while still allowing them to taste almost like dessert. They’re perfect for grab-n-go breakfasts, after school snacks, pre-game energizers, or healthy dessert. I even pack them in my kids’ lunch boxes sometimes instead of a sandwich. 

These Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins are made with whole grains, fresh strawberries, unrefined coconut sugar, and superfood chia and hemp seeds. They boast 10 grams of protein in 1 muffin and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. 

The recipe comes from the new cookbook, The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook by Ginny Kay McMeans. Keep reading for the recipe for these yummy protein muffins and a full review of the cookbook. 

But Where Do You Get Your Protein?

The next time someone asks you “But, where do you get your protein?”, you can just hand them this book!

As long  as you are eating a good variety of plant based foods, you will have no problem meeting your protein requirements. However, for those times that you want to make sure you’re getting enough, this book has your back! 

The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook

In this book, you’ll find 6 chapters with more than 125 hearty recipes sure to keep you full, fueled, and happy. 

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, including the all important snacks, there is something for everyone in this book. 

Along with all of the delicious, protein-packed recipes, Ginny also explains what protein is and why our bodies need it. You’ll find a handy list of the Top Vegan Sources For Protein in the Introduction section, including serving size and grams of protein per serving. 

More Protein-Packed Vegan Recipes you might like:

• Easy Black Bean Soup
• Lentil Quinoa Salad
• Baked Tofu Tacos w/ Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Reprinted with permission from Ginny McMeans and The Countryman Press

Take a Look Inside

Power-Up Appetizers ~ Chickpea Salad Crostini; Artichoke Quinoa Dip; Tempeh Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Breakfast Power ~ Warm Maple Protein Oatmeal; Blueberry Tofu Pancakes; All-in-One Skillet Breakfast Hash; and these Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins (recipe below).

Lunch Bowls, Chilies, and Sandwiches ~ A Touch of the Tropics Rice Bowl; Pesto and Crispy Tofu Flatbread Sandwich; Veggie Stuffed Calzone

Portable Snacks ~ Amazing Lentil Energy Balls; Peanut Butter Snack Squares; No-Bake Cereal Date Bars

Protein-Packed Dinners ~ Kale White Bean Soup; Superpower Stuffed Poblano Peppers; Three-Layer Tacos with Kale Slaw, Fried Hoisin Tofu with Peanut Sauce-Touched Udon

Let’s Make Seitan ~ Slow Cooker Maple Breakfast Links; Steamed Seitan Smoky Nugguts; Pressure Cooker Tender Patties

Let’s Talk About Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds, or hemp hearts, are from the same species as cannabis, but a different variety. You will not get high eating hemp seeds! They are, in fact, super nutritious.

Hemp hearts are high in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, iron, and zinc. They also happen to be an incredible protein source. 25% of the calories in hemp seeds come from high-quality protein. They contain all of the amino acids necessary to be a complete protein.

We love hemp hearts in our house and we sprinkle them generously on a number of dishes. I use them to make my Tofu Hemp Burger, Mango Kiwi Smoothie, and we sprinkle them on our very favorite Avocado Toast.

I love the idea of adding hemp hearts to muffins, so when I saw the Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins in this book, I just had to try them! They did not disappoint!

Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins

I hope you love these dairy free Protein Muffins as much as we do. If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. 

You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it.

Enjoy!

And don’t forget to order your copy of The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook!

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Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

All you need is one of these big fat muffins to make you feel full and satisfied. Strawberries

are added for that contrasting fruity touch that we all crave now and again.

Recipe reprinted with permission from Ginny McMeans and The Countryman Press.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Snack

Cuisine: dairy free, nut free, soy free, vegan

Keyword: egg free muffins, high protein muffins, vegan protein breakfast

Servings: 6 muffins

Calories: 295 kcal

Author: Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground chia seeds or chia seeds (divided)
• 5 tablespoons dairy-free butter
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup raw shelled hempseed
• ½ cup strawberries (chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Grease the inside of a six-cup muffin tin and set aside.

3. Mix 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds together with 3 tablespoons water and set aside.

4. Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the chia seed mixture and mix again. Add the milk and lemon juice. Mix well.

5. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, hempseed, and the remaining tablespoon ground chia seeds to a medium bowl. Mix. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and beat until just combined. It will be a sticky batter. 

6. Fold in the strawberries.

7. Divide the batter between the muffin cups. Fill at least three-quarters full. 

8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

Recipe Notes

Note from Veggie Inspired ~ I tested a butter-free version knowing that I would have readers ask about that. I used 1 small smashed banana in place of the butter and it worked great. The texture was a bit more dense and a little more "springy" than the recipe as written, but they were still yummy. 

Also, note that I got 9 muffins, instead of 6, both times I made them. 

 

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Strawberry Protein Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 243mg11%

Potassium 139mg4%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 750IU15%

Vitamin C 7.4mg9%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 2.7mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More Vegan Breakfasts to Power Up Your Day:

• Ancient Grains Breakfast Bars
• Quinoa Power Breakfast with Roasted Radishes
• Superfood Smoothie