Strawberry Lemonade Protein Muffins

It is officially warm here in the south. And by warm, I mean you walk outside and the sun makes you feel like you're melting and the humidity makes you sticky. When I feel hot and stick, I usually crave an ice cold strawberry lemonade :) A tall, cold glass of strawberry lemonade. Mmmmmm. That is when I thought to myself that a muffin with those flavors would be so delicious. I have always been fond of any type of berry with lemon and lime flavors. Blueberry and lemon YES. Strawberry and lemon YES! Raspberry and lime YES! Yes yes yes! I suppose there's not much to say now to convince you of my love towards these flavors. I hope you're a fan too and if you are, these are a must make!

Ingredients

Muffins

1 scoop Vitacost ARO vanilla whey protein powder

¼ cup almond meal flour

½ cup oat flour (or whole-wheat flour)

3 tablespoons Vitacost xylitol (or sweetener of choice)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon sugar-free strawberry gelatin mix

½ tsp. baking powder

2 egg whites

4 strawberries

5 tablespoons plain greek yogurt (or applesauce)

1½ tablespoon lemon juice

Lemon Glaze

Juice of ½ lemon

¼ scoop Vitacost ARO vanilla whey protein powder

Water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place 6 silicon cupcake liners on a sheet pan.

2. Add egg whites, strawberries, greek yogurt, and lemon juice to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

3. Add protein powder, almond meal flour, oat flour, xylitol, lemon zest, gelatin mix, and baking powder to a mixing bowl and stir together.

4. Pour wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

5. Evenly spoon batter into the 6 cupcake liners and bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes.

6. Stir together glaze ingredients, slowly adding water until desired consistency is reached, and drizzle on each muffin. Enjoy!

Makes 6 servings

1 serving is 1 mini donut

Macros for 1 serving

125 calories, 10.3g protein, 10g carbs, 3.3g fat, 1.5g fiber, 2.1g sugar