Oatmeal Protein Muffins

Muffins are not usually associated with a healthy diet but these easy to make oatmeal protein muffins are both tasty and healthy. Packed with slow-releasing carbohydrates, protein and some healthy fats, they are a great treat after workouts or a handy, portable snack.

Nutritional Information Per Muffin

Makes 4 muffins

Calories: 290
Protein: 21 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fats: 16 grams

Ingredients

1/2 cup of plain oatmeal
2 eggs
3 scoops of whey protein – chocolate or vanilla works best
2 tablespoons of organic maple syrup
3 tablespoons of organic coconut oil or butter
2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 cup of filtered water

Method

Melt the coconut oil/butter and add to the oatmeal. Mix in all the dry ingredients and then gradually add the water until you make a thick but pourable batter mixture.

Grease four muffin tins and then pour the mixture into the tins.

Bake in a pre-heated often for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Allow to cool, remove from the muffin tins and then store in an air-tight container.

I often split and spread these muffins with organic peanut butter. You can adapt this recipe in a number of ways – for example by adding chopped nuts, chopped fruit or chocolate chips. Please note that doing so will increase the carbohydrate load of the muffins.