Power Up with Protein: Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Muffins Recipe 🍪💪
Hey there, health enthusiasts and sweet treat lovers! 🌟 Are you ready to whip up something scrumptious that not only tastes like a cheat day indulgence but actually fits perfectly into your balanced lifestyle? Let’s get our bake on with these super yummy, protein-packed, gluten-free Cookie Dough Muffins, featuring the one and only Canadian Protein's Cookie Dough Flavored Whey Isolate!
Why You'll Love These Muffins:
- Packed with Protein: Each muffin boasts a robust 8 grams of protein—because who says you can’t have gains and chocolate chips at the same time?
- Gluten-Free Goodness: Perfect for our gluten-sensitive pals or anyone looking to reduce that gluten intake without reducing the yum.
- Easy on Calories: With just 2 grams of fat per muffin, you can definitely have your muffin and eat it too!
What You'll Need:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (go organic if you can!)
- 1 organic egg (because happy chickens, happy life)
- 1/8 cup of your choice of raw honey, maple syrup, or monkfruit syrup (sweet freedom!)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (just a tad!)
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cookie dough flavored Canadian Protein Whey Isolate (oh yes, we did!)
- 1 tsp each baking soda and powder (for that puffy fluff)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (balance in everything)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (spice it up!)
- 1/4-1/2 cup allergen-free or stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (because, chocolate)
Bake It Like You Mean It:
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Fire Up the Oven: Crank that bad boy up to 400°F (204°C). It’s getting hot in here!
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Prep the Muffin Stage: Get your muffin tray all dressed up with parchment or those fancy silicone sleeves.
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Mix and Mingle:
- Wet Team: In one bowl, let the bananas, egg, your syrup of choice, and olive oil throw a little pool party.
- Dry Squad: In another bowl, get the flour, protein powder, baking soda and powder, salt, and cinnamon all jazzed up together.
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Combine for the Magic: Marry the wet and dry ingredients with just a few folds—like they’re slow-dancing, not moshing.
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Chocolate Chip Rain: Sprinkle in those chocolate chips. Go on, don’t be shy!
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Bake the Beauties:
- First, the Heat Wave: Spoon the batter into the tray and give them a 5-minute sauna at 400°F.
- Then, the Chill Out: Drop the temp to 350°F (177°C), letting them gently bake to golden perfection for another 8-10 minutes.
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Cool Down: Let them chill in the tray for a bit before moving them to a wire rack.
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Devour: Congratulations, you’ve just baked your way to muffin heaven!
Pro Baking Tip:
Keep an eagle eye on these babies because they go from “just right” to “just wrong” faster than you can say "protein power." Take them out the moment they turn golden. Remember, nobody likes a dry muffin!
Closing Thoughts:
With Canadian Protein Whey Isolate, these muffins are a fantastic way to keep your energy up and your muscles happy! Whether you're looking for a post-workout treat, a quick breakfast, or just a healthy snack, these muffins are sure to impress. So, what are you waiting for? Preheat that oven and let’s get baking! 🌈👩🍳
