Tender muffins packed with protein & bursting with juicy fruit! With 3 superfoods, they’re the perfect breakfast or snack. Nobody will guess they’re healthy!
We nearly missed it.
Remember in my last posthow I shared my excitement over going to my first Opening Night baseball game since I started dreaming of that day as a 10-year-old? We almost had to cancel our plans when my dad fell sick with a horrific stomach bug the afternoon before and could barely move off of the sofa all day. But…
My mom valiantly stepped in to pinch hit and gamely agreed to head to the stadium with me, even after waking up at 4:45 am, working a full day, and spending 3 hours in traffic. My mom is the best.
After inching around the parking lot for over half an hour, searching for a spot amongst all of the tailgaters with their chairs and grills spread out over three or four spaces each, we finally walked into the ballpark, hugged our new favorite usher, and greeted the sweetest family of fans behind us. (Hi Katie and Lee!)
Then the magic settled in. The same warm tingling that you feel running up and down your spine as a little kid rushing down the stairs on Christmas morning, the same goose bumps that you find covering your arms on your first day at a new job, the same butterflies in your stomach you experience on a first date, the same joy you feel after a long trip when you’re coming home…
Although the general population may find the game boring, that’s what baseball feels like to me.
For the next four hours, we clapped, shivered, shouted, and cheered our favorite Oakland A’s through their pregame festivities and nine innings to victory—a truly amazing moment since they hadn’t won Game 1 of a season since 2004!
But after driving home and collapsing into bed, life went straight back to the daily grind. With my alarm clock ringing a little earlier than I would’ve liked, I was really glad to have these Healthy Strawberry Lemon Chia Seed Protein Muffins to get me through the day!
Let’s talk a little bit about these gorgeous beauties! To start off, they’re entirely gluten-free. Coconut flour and protein powder make up the dry ingredients, with a touch of xanthan gum to help the muffins hold their shape. No, they don’t taste like coconut! Just really sweet and fruity—like spring!
Note: I have only tested the recipe with this protein powder. Not all protein powders absorb liquids equally. If you find your muffin batter is too dry after letting it rest, add a little more milk. If it’s too wet, add a tiny bit more coconut flour.
To keep the muffins moist and add to their protein punch, I turned to Greek yogurt. It’s my secret ingredient in healthier baking, and I’ve used it in countless muffins, cakes, cupcakes, and even frostings! In this recipe, it simulates the moisture of butter or oil for a fraction of the calories.
Not only are these healthy muffins full of protein and bright sunshiny flavor, they contain three superfoods: strawberries, lemons, and chia seeds! How’s that for a great way to start your morning? I pack as much fruit as I can into my muffins, so there’s a full cup of strawberries hiding inside, plus the juice and zest of lemons. All of that fruit makes these muffins absolutely irresistible!
So here’s to spring, baseball, and sweet clean-eating treats! 😉 And when you make your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #amyshealthybaking and tagging @amyshealthybaking IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I’ll see your picture! 🙂 ) I’d love to see your healthy strawberry lemon chia seed protein muffins!
| Healthy Strawberry Lemon Chia Seed Protein Muffins | 3.8 from 5 reviews |
Yields: 9 muffins
These muffins are bursting with bright sunshiny flavor and sweet berries! They’re ideal for quick grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, and reheat individual muffins in the microwave for 13-16 seconds.
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp (56g) coconut flour (measured like this)
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (13g) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (5g) lemon zest (about one medium)
- 1 tbsp (14g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60mL) agave
- 3 tbsp (45mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about one medium-large)
- ½ cup (120mL) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 scoops (84g) Jamie Eason's Lean Body for Her vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 cup (140g) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed slightly and diced
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly coat 9 standard-sized muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together the coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chia seeds, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the Greek yogurt until no large lumps remain. Stir in the agave, lemon juice, and almond milk. Mix in the protein powder. Add in the coconut flour mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Gently fold in the diced strawberries
- Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning out onto a wire rack.
Notes: Any milk (cow, soy, cashew, etc.) may be used in place of the almond milk.
I have only tried this recipe with this protein powder. Not all protein powders absorb liquids equally. If the batter seems too dry after letting it rest, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If the batter seems too wet, add additional coconut flour 1 teaspoon at a time.
These muffins freeze really nicely. To thaw quickly, place individual muffins in the microwave for 40-50 seconds on 40% power.
For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my .
{gluten-free, clean eating, low fat, low calorie, low carb, high protein}
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