Discover our irresistible recipe for protein-packed blueberry and haskap muffins!
We incorporated a wonderful, still little-known ingredient to boost their protein content: textured vegetable protein (TVP). Traditionally used in savory dishes, TVP adds an unexpected nutritious touch to these sweet muffins, making them rich in protein and incredibly moist.
Ready to enjoy a nourishing breakfast or a delicious and healthy snack? This way!
Ingredients: (for 12 muffins)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used a gluten-free flour, it’s just as good and moist. Excellent for celiacs.)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 3/4 cup TVP
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use a protein-rich lactose-free version)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plant-based drink or milk (I personally use unsweetened almond drink or unsweetened protein-rich cashew drink)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup frozen haskap berries (you could use 1 1/2 cups blueberries if you can’t find haskap, but I like to include this Quebec fruit, full of antioxidants.)
Preparation:
First, place the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 °F. Prepare your muffin tins by lining them with paper or silicone liners.
Use a food processor to grind the oats and textured vegetable protein into powder.
In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered TVP-oat mixture, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, brown sugar, plant-based drink (or milk), oil, eggs, and vanilla.
Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a whisk, then add the blueberries and haskap berries, and gently fold together.
Using an ice cream scoop, evenly distribute the batter into the 12 muffin cavities.
Bake at 425 °F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 °F and continue baking for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and dry.
Then enjoy these delicious protein-packed blueberry and haskap muffins!