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One of my dear friends Maria has had a remarkable weight loss and body transformation over the past year. A couple weeks ago, I got to see her for the first time in a couple months, and her jaw-dropping transformation blew my mind. I of course drilled Maria for all of her secrets.Besides working out like a beast and eating healthy, she has a phenomenal trainer, Irene, that she sees every week. This awesome recipe came from Irene. Maria said she swore by these power muffins….easy to make, low calorie, protein packed, filling, AND delicious.
I HAD to give them a try. She was right! I have been making a batch of these every week to have in the morning, or before workout sessions. I love everything about them. Thanks Irene!
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Irene’s Power Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together.
- Divide mixture into muffin pan (making 12 muffin) and bake for 12-15
minutes. Have fun with the different add-ins to make the perfect muffin for you!
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Irene's Power Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry oatmeal
- 2 scoops protein powder vanilla
- 2 bananas
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- <<<<<<<<Optional Add-ins>>>>>>>>>>>>
- Try adding 1 cup of these fun add-ins: almonds walnuts,raisins or craisins
- I also added in 1 tbsp of chia seed.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together.
- Divide mixture into muffin pan (making 12 muffin) and bake for 12-15
- minutes.
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Nutrition Disclaimer
Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
Keeley McGuire says
they sound deliciously powerful! 😉
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
HA! That they are!
Anonymous says
I tried these and they are wonderful. Anxiously awaiting results!
Anonymous says
I don’t have vanilla protein powder- would these work with Chocolate protein powder?
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
I am sure chocolate would be delish! Please let me know what you think after you try it! XO
Anonymous says
i used chocolate protein and they are SOOOOO good
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
That is GREAT! I can’t wait to give that a try 🙂 Thank you so much for letting us know:) XO!
Anonymous says
Does anyone have nutritional facts for this by chance? Thx!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
It all depends on what add-ins you use or not. So…if you add in the craisins and chia seed like I did, the stats are as follows… 135 cals, 26 carbs, 2g fat, 5g protein and 4g fiber. But if you add in nuts, or leave out the chia seed…. the numbers will change. Check out a recipe building site to calculate your creation:)
Anonymous says
Thank you for this – I was also wondering. I’ve never been able to find a site that helps me calculate the nutrition info for a homemade recipe – can you suggest one?
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
YES! myfitnesspal.com has a great one! You have to sign up for a FREE account. I use that one all the time 🙂
Amber Carlisle-Flores says
I will definitely be trying this recipe. I will also try 2 make it gluten free 4 my mom. I’ll let u know how it turns out.
aNEtte KuMiko Wvong says
blend all ingredients by blender or hand mix..??
Nd to beat egg white till fluffy 1st or just simply mix them..??
aNEtte KuMiko Wvong says
blend all ingredients by blender or hand mix..??
Nd to beat egg white till fluffy 1st or just simply mix them..??
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
I just throw it all in the stand mixer and mix everything together at once 🙂 Easy peasy!
Valerie says
These are so great!!! There were super easy to make and they taste wonderful! I love that you can add in what you like and I made a small batch for me with what I like and another small batch for my picky husband! Thanks for this recipe – it will definately be a staple in our home 🙂
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know you loved them! I would love to hear about some of your favorite “mix-ins.” XO
Anonymous says
As a diabetic trying to find a “good” muffin with no added sugar and packed with protien these are fantastic. and my 4 year old son loves them too
Cheryl says
Just made with chocolate protein powder and walnuts!-Delish!
Corey says
I have been wanting to make these with the chocolate! I am so glad they turned out 🙂 YUM!
alejandra says
hi!! my first batch of these are in the oven now…can’t wait to taste them! thanks for this recipe. i was wondering if you had any fun or interesting ways to use the egg yolks that are left over? a healthy custard recipe or something like that? thanks!!!
Corey says
I hope you love them 🙂 I don’t have a recipe… but I like where you are going with a healthy custard recipe!
alejandra says
so i didn’t make custard, but i used the egg yolks from a second batch i just made as egg glaze for sugar cookies i made with my little boy. we had a blast coloring the yokes, painting the cookies and watching them bake. maybe not SUPER healthy hehe, but definitely a lot of fun and at least the egg yolks didn’t totally go to waste!
Corey says
Fun! This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Cari says
Hi,
I made these are they’re SUPER dry, like hard to swallow dry. Help! Maybe more bananas?
Thanks so much!
Heather says
What kind of protein powder did you use and how big is each scoop? Thanks!
Corey says
Hey Heather! I used Trader Joe’s Whey protein. I believe most protein powders come with a standard scoop. I think 30 grams.
Kelly says
Can I replace the banans with apple sauce?? I HATE BANANAS!!! The taste, smell and texture make me gag :S weird I know! Or should I use applesauce/yogurt?? Any suggestions???
Corey says
Maybe try a combo of Greek Yogurt and apple sauce. Let me know how that turns out!
Ana Romero says
Hi Corey! Does it matter what type of protein powder you use (I generally use a soy and lactose free protein powder)? Also, some “scoops” might measure differently-does that matter ? Thank you!
Corey says
I am sure any protein powder will work great. I have only used whey, but I really don’t see that influencing the recipe all that much. The scoop I used measures at about 15.5 grams. I think all the scoop are similar, so I wouldn’t worry too much about that either 🙂 I hope that helsp Ana! XO
Beth says
I just made these and I love them! I have a house full of student athletes so I added a tablespoon of ground flax seed for their joints. I also cooked them in the little cake pop maker with the interchangeable plates (used mini cupcake one). 4 min and I had 7 done! I love this….. Hope the kids like them… I’m already thinking of other whole fruits I can puree up in these muffins!
Emily says
Are the oats in this recipe quick cooking? Do you think I could sub for gluten free rolled oats? that’s what I happen to have on hand.
Corey says
I used quick oats when I have made it. I have never used gluten free rolled oats. Please let us know how it turns out 🙂
BB says
what is the nutritional value and why isnt it provided,?
Corey says
Each muffin can vary depending on what add-ins you use. I like to you the recipe builder on My Fitness Pal to find out the stats 🙂
abby says
I HATE oatmeal, but this recipe sounds awesome! Do you think these would taste okay if I didn’t use oatmeal??
Shelly R says
They look great and I can’t wait to make them! Can you tell us the Nutritional information? Thanks!
Shelly R says
How do you mix it? With a blender? Thanks!
T says
Could I use two whole eggs instead of 4 egg whites?
Megan says
Do you have the nutritional numbers for these?
Livia says
Can I sub applesauce for the banana? Every single protein recipe calls for banana, but all I ever end up tasting is banana. I want to taste the reason I’m actually baking for. Like, in this instance, vanilla.
Suzanne says
HI, I loved your crock pot lasagna dish, made it MANY times. Now trying to vegan. I am wondering if you have ever made these without egg whites and used any substitutes? I am thinking of trying ground flax (something I was planning to add anyway) or the liquid from a can of garbonzo beans.
Corey says
I haven’t tried any substitutes, but I would love to hear if you do and how it worked out!
Amy J says
I used steel cut oats and dark chocolate chips added in this time for a little change! They were so good!
Corey says
That sounds amazing!