Blueberry Cream Cheese Protein Muffins
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Protein Muffins offer a moist, flavorful, and protein-packed start to your day or a satisfying healthy snack. Combining tangy cream cheese with antioxidant-rich blueberries and protein powder, these low-sugar muffins are quick to prepare and deliver a tender texture with creamy pockets of cheese. Perfect for meal prep or grab-and-go energy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Protein-Rich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 whole egg, at room temperature
2 egg whites, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup pancake mix (like Kodiak Cakes or similar protein-packed mix)
½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored, whey or plant-based)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2–4 tablespoons sweetener of choice
½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, whole egg, egg whites, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in pancake mix, protein powder, and baking powder until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Add sweetener to taste, adjusting liquids as needed.
- Fold in fresh blueberries gently.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; coat with softened butter.
- Pour batter to form pancakes; cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with favorite toppings.
Notes
Substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries.
Use flavored protein powder (vanilla, berry) for variety.
Add cinnamon or lemon zest for flavor boost.
Swap butter for coconut oil or dairy-free alternatives.
Adjust sweetness with sugar-free syrups or sweeteners.
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