Zucchini Protein Muffins with Chopped Walnuts
These tender protein muffins are packed with shredded zucchini, walnuts, and protein powder for an extra satisfying treat!
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Zucchini Protein Muffins
You would never know that I spruced up the ingredients in these muffins by adding some protein powder to help keep you fueled and satisfied!
These muffins taste just like a slice of zucchini bread, except these aren’t heavy with oil. Each muffin is under 150 calories with about 7 grams of protein and they’re delicious!
I make sure that every day I get an adequate amount of protein in my diet. Protein helps me feel full longer, gives me a boost of energy, and keeps my appetite under control so I don’t over eat.
I eat plenty of animal proteins, but sometimes my stomach can’t handle heavier protein sources like chicken, especially after a challenging workout.
During those times I’ll get my fuel from nutrition shakes like EAS Complete Protein.
I’ve also found a way to satisfy my sweet tooth and still keep within my fitness and nutrition goals by adding protein powder to muffins!
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!
These zucchini protein muffins are great snacks, a tasty pre or post energy boost as well as a good way to add some nutrients to your diet!
Zucchini healthy muffin recipe – step by step directions
You don’t need to break out your mixer for this recipe. A strong arm with a gentle touch will do the trick when preparing these muffins!
First, shred the zucchini and take some of the moisture out by gently patting it with paper towels. You can even roll it up in a couple of layers to soak up the extra water that zucchini holds.
Whisk together the dry ingredients, including the protein powder, and then in a separate large bowl combine the wet ingredients together.
Next, incorporate all the ingredients together including the walnuts (optional) just until everything is blended. Don’t over mix or be heavy handed with the ingredients or you’ll end up with dense muffins!
Full the muffin liners and bake for 15 -17 minutes. The toughest part of this recipe will be waiting for the timer to go off!
Keep these muffins in the refrigerator in an air tight container. If you don’t share with anyone they’ll stay fresh for about a week.
Tell me what activities you enjoy while reaching your fitness goals!
More healthy breakfast muffin recipes to try!
- Carrot cake protein muffins
- Blueberry protein muffins
- High protein double chocolate muffins
- or try these Keto breakfast cookies!
Protein Muffins With Zucchini and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/2 cup EAS Complete Protein Vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted and cooled
- 3 ounces Greek yogurt plain fat-free
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 ounces honey
- 1/2 cup walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line muffin pan with muffin liners. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the honey, egg, vanilla and yogurt. Mix until yogurt is well incorporated into the ingredients. Stir in cooled butter and zucchini (remove moisture from zucchini by blotting with paper towels). In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, EAS protein powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Fold in dry ingredients into wet ingredients with the walnuts (optional) just until combined. Don’t over mix. Fill muffin liners with the dough and bake for 15-17 minutes. Cool and enjoy!
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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These sound great! Can I substitute plant-based protein powder for the whey powder? I know plant based is a bit more absorbent so wondering what I should tweak for this modification!
Hi Alyssa! You can use plant based protein. I haven’t tried it though, so I can’t give you exact adjustments, but I think 1:1 ratio would work well. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Update re: plant-based protein powder – they came out great! I kept the measurements the same. I used Orgain’s Vanilla plant-based protein powder and I also used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free baking flour to make them gluten-free. Only difference is I needed to bake them for about 22 minutes.
These muffins look great. Nice and healthy. I’ve always wondered in baking with protein powder kills off the value from it. I guess not. Thanks for the recipe.
Bake at a lower heat than most muffin recipes and you’re good to go!
Love zucchini muffins!! That extra boost of protein is sure to keep you sustained throughout the morning!
There’s nothing worse than running out of energy before you’re finished biking! These muffins would be perfect for taking on a bike ride or anytine!
I love anything that incorporates zucchini, so these muffins sound great to me right from the start! But the added nutritional value really grabs me, too! And that coconut cream… Yum!!
I made these and didn’t tell my husband they had the protein powder in them…he LOVED them! Asked me to make them again! (YAY!)
I don’t think of muffins as a healthful option, but with the added protein these are really a delicious option! Great for breakfast or for a grab-n-go snack!!
I LOVE zucchini, and this sounds like such a tasty new way to try it! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! We hope you’ll join us again starting tonight! 🙂
Such a clever use of protein powder!
Chocolate is good for you too! Maybe next time I’ll try these with protein powder and chocolate!
I would have never thought to bake with protein powder, that’s pretty clever. Plus, they look really good.
I love zucchini muffins, these sound wonderful, I love that they have additional protein too!
I love zucchini in just about any baked good, but I love these healthier muffins! 🙂 And yay for the added protein!
Thanks, Carrie! The extra protein really is awesome to have in a muffin! I’m not hungry immediately after eating it!
Another great way to use zucchini. I love this idea!
It’s the season for zucchini! Love the abundance 🙂
I track my nutrition daily and my goal is to get enough protein as well as fiber and keep my carbs healthy and low fat. I love how you bumped up the protein in these muffins, they look delicious!
Do you have an app for keeping track of your daily nutrients, Shelby? I guesstimate or write the details by hand. An easier way would be so great!
This is such a great way to get more protein for yourself. I love zucchini bread. I think my husband would love these for breakfast.
I’ve been eating these for breakfast. Two muffins with my cup of coffee and I’m set for the morning!
I love that you added protein powder to these. I also love that muffin/cupcake scoop! lol I have the same set and they are wonderful for perfectly portioning out muffins and cupcakes!! These look great!
haha! Aren’t those scoops handy? My mom got them for me and I use them all the time.
These Zucchini Protein Muffins look absolutely amazing, and full of protein as well! I would love to try this recipe, thank you!
I hope you do try these, Jaclyn! I would love to hear what you think 🙂
I recently started using protein powder in recipes. I like what it adds to the food.
Are you finding that the extra protein keeps you satisfied longer? That’s what I love about adding it to foods!
I do love me some zucchini bread! This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing! =D
Zucchini is baked goods is the absolute best!! I’m glad you stopped by!
These look absolutely DELICIOUS! I really want to stuff a couple into my facehole right now. 🙂 I love that you were creative enough to add the protein powder to the muffin batter! #client
Thanks 🙂 I ate your fair share, Summer!
Love how you bumped up the nutrition in these little gems, yum!!
Thanks, Debra! It took some time getting right right ratio of ingredients, but so worth the effort!