Gluten-Free & Protein-Rich Strawberry Shortcake Muffins

High-Protein Strawberry Shortcake Muffins

Looking for a guilt-free, protein-packed treat? These Strawberry Shortcake Muffins made with protein powder are the perfect balance of sweet, fluffy, and nutritious. Made with fresh strawberries, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder, they make an ideal post-workout snack or healthy dessert. Drizzled with white chocolate for extra indulgence, these muffins are a must-try!

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

For the White Chocolate Drizzle (Optional):

• ¼ cup white chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Make the Batter

2. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
5. Add the chopped strawberries and mix until just combined.

Step 3: Bake

6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 4: Add White Chocolate Drizzle

8. Melt the white chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds.
9. Drizzle over the muffins and let it set before serving.

Nutritional Value (Per Muffin)

• Calories: ~150
• Protein: ~8g
• Carbs: ~12g
• Fibre: ~3g
• Healthy Fats: ~7g