Description
Protein Pancake Sausage Muffins are a delicious and convenient high-protein breakfast option. Combining oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and savory turkey sausage, these baked muffins offer a perfect balance of flavors and nutrients, ideal for meal prep or a quick morning bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey breakfast sausage (crumbled or chopped)
- Nonstick spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt evenly to ensure proper leavening and flavor distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Sausage: Fold in the cooked turkey breakfast sausage pieces evenly throughout the batter for a savory touch.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for room to rise.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve them warm, or store for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage with plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.
- These muffins freeze well; simply reheat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Add shredded cheese or chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the batter for extra flavor and nutrition.
