High-Protein Blueberry Muffins
These high-protein blueberry muffins are soft, fluffy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese and protein powder, they’re a healthy, kid-approved breakfast or snack—perfect for spring baking.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
The Muffins I Keep Making on Repeat This Spring
There’s just something about this time of year that makes me want to reset everything. This week I’ve been getting my kitchen and house ready for spring—cleaning out drawers, organizing the pantry, opening the windows… and of course baking something fresh to sit on the counter. Because let’s be honest—nothing makes a house feel more like a home than a batch of warm muffins sitting out. And these high-protein blueberry muffins have been on repeat over here.
They’re soft, fluffy, just sweet enough, and packed with protein… which I love even more because it’s one of those recipes that feels like a win all around. They’re healthier, they keep me full, and somehow my kids still grab them without complaining—which is saying a lot.
Why You’ll Love These
High in protein (hello balanced breakfast)
Naturally sweetened
Super soft and fluffy texture
Great for meal prep
Kid-approved
Perfect for spring baking
And if you’re like me and always trying to sneak in a little extra protein wherever you can… this one is such an easy swap.
Jumbo Muffin Option (What I Did!)
I actually doubled this batch and made jumbo muffins, and honestly… I don’t think I’ll go back.
They feel bakery-style, a little more special, and are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.
If you go this route:
Fill jumbo liners about ¾ full
Bake closer to 22–26 minutes
You’ll get about 10–12 jumbo muffins depending on size
Make these muffins your Own
You know I’m always switching things up depending on what I have on hand:
Swap blueberries for raspberries or chocolate chips
Add lemon zest for a springy lemon blueberry vibe
Sprinkle a little coconut sugar on top before baking
Use almond flour blend for a gluten-free option
Tips + storage for the best muffins
Blend the cottage cheese really smooth for the best texture
Don’t overmix once you combine wet + dry
Toss blueberries in a little flour to keep them from sinking
Add the melted butter if you want them extra soft and bakery-style
This is one of my favorite things about this recipe.
Store in the fridge for up to 4–5 days
Reheat for 10–15 seconds in the microwave
Freeze for up to 2 months
I love making a batch on Sunday and having them ready all week for breakfast or snacks.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
High-Protein Blueberry Muffins (Jumbo or Classic)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free flour or all-purpose
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder about 30g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Optional
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil for extra moisture
Optional Streusel Topping (Highly Recommend)
- 1/4 cup flour gluten-free or all-purpose
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes (or longer for jumbo muffins) until tops are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before removing.
Optional Streusel Topping (Highly Recommend)
- In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over muffin batter before baking.
Nutrition Facts
(Per Muffin – Approximate)
Calories: ~140
Protein: 9–11g
Carbs: ~16g
Fat: ~3g
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
