My Perfect Blueberry Protein Muffin

My Perfect Blueberry Protein Muffin
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I love to grab a quick and healthy breakfast in the morning.

I’ve been working on perfecting my favorite blueberry muffin recipe.  Enjoy!

  • 1.5 c whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 bananas
  • 0.5 c protein powder (I used Vega natural)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 c greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c apple juice
  • 1/4 c apple sauce
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup blueberries, frozen
  • dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, salt

Cook at 375 for 20 minutes

Makes 12 muffins or breakfast for 2 weeks!

Natalie Lowell has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Simmons College in Boston, Ma. She has expertise coaching for long-term implementation and motivating continued success towards individualized goals. She has worked with cancer, mental health and low-income populations among others. She has a passion for helping people find a lifestyle diet that works for their schedule, ability level and social life. Natalie has volunteered for the nutrition department at the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute, working on their award-winning nutrition website, app and other educational information for patients going through treatment and survivorship. In her fourth year as a volunteer at the Women’s Lunch Place, she designed a nutrition education program for women in need. She is currently a Mental Health Nutrition Counselor at a local group home where she manages eating patterns of residents with conditions ranging from bipolar disorder, OCD, short term memory, diabetes and protein malabsorption. As a Health Coach, she has counseled clients applying weight management techniques, juicing on a budget, and introducing a plant-based diet. As an aspiring health activist she hopes to one day serve in the Peace Corps and bring nutritional aide to all spans of people. She hopes to remind people to celebrate food as the world’s first prescription for a healthy life. She enjoys exploring, experimenting with odd food-combinations and discussing shocking health care articles. Natalie looks forward to getting her RD.