Protein Muffins for Kids
Protein muffins for kids made with Greek yogurt and simple ingredients. A great option for picky eaters—perfect for quick breakfasts, snacks, or mini meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup ultra-filtered milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2-3/4 cup mix ins sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a mini muffin tin. Use a silicone mini muffin tin to easily pop the muffins out once they've cooled.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in mix-ins, if using.
- Scoop 1 Tbsp batter into mini muffin tin (makes about 48 mini muffins). Add a few mix-ins to the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until tops are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Regular muffin option:
You can also make these as standard-size muffins using about 1/4 cup batter per muffin, which is roughly equivalent to 4 mini muffins. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden.
You can also make these as standard-size muffins using about 1/4 cup batter per muffin, which is roughly equivalent to 4 mini muffins. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden.