These collagen blueberry muffins are a delicious way to get your daily collagen. Each muffin has 12 grams of protein and less than 200 calories, making them perfect for a light breakfast or post-workout treat!
I try to take collagen peptides daily, usually in a smoothie. But lately, I've been baking with it, and I love it! It does take some trial and error, but let me tell you, I nailed the recipe for these collagen blueberry muffins. They're perfectly light, fluffy, and moist. And even better, they're good for you.
They have a whopping 12 grams of protein per muffin, thanks to the addition of collagen powder. If you've never tried a collagen supplement, you should try it. I've been taking the Original Collagen Peptides from Vital Proteins, and there are many health benefits.
Let's take a look.
Collagen Peptides Health Benefits
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. But as we age, our collagen breaks down, so that's why supplements are so valuable.
Collagen supplementation has been shown to support healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints. It can help smooth wrinkles and boost elasticity. It can relieve joint pain and may prevent bone loss.
Also, some researchers say that it can even boost muscle mass and aid in weight loss, which makes sense because one serving of the Original Collagen Powder from Vital Proteins contains 18 grams of protein.
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself some collagen powder! Now, let's get into the ingredients for these delicious muffins.
Collagen Blueberry Muffin Ingredients
For collagen blueberry muffins, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Blueberries- Fresh blueberries are best, but you can substitute frozen blueberries if that's what you have. I suggest you rinse them under cold water and dry them thoroughly before proceeding with the recipe.
- All-Purpose Flour- Sometimes, I'll substitute whole wheat pastry flour for its added nutrients.
- Collagen Powder- I use the Original Collagen Peptides from Vital Proteins. If you choose a different brand, be sure it's unflavored.
- Sugar- I find that just a touch of regular granulated sugar with stevia gives the muffins the best flavor while keeping the sugar and calories low. Feel free to substitute your favorite granulated sweetener in place of the sugar.
- Stevia- I use six packets of Stevia In The Raw. Stevia is a natural sugar substitute with zero calories. There are many different brands on the market, so feel free to use whichever you prefer. Just read the label and use the equivalent of ¼ cup of sugar.
- Cornstarch- Just one tablespoon of cornstarch helps keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Baking Powder- Baking powder helps the muffins to rise while baking.
- Salt- Don't forget the salt. It helps to bring out the other flavors.
- Milk- I use unsweetened almond milk. However, any type of milk will work for this recipe, dairy or non-dairy.
- Egg- You'll need one large egg, and it's best if it's room temperature.
- Olive Oil- I love to use olive oil for its health benefits. But feel free to substitute any flavorless oil such as canola or vegetable.
- Vanilla Extract- Pure vanilla extract is best, but imitation works too.
How to make collagen blueberry muffins
These muffins are so easy to make. There is no necessary mixer, just two bowls, a spoon, and a muffin tin.
You simply whisk together the dry ingredients.
Then the wet ingredients.
Then mix the wet and dry.
Bake. It's that simple!
The full instructions are in the recipe box below.
FAQs
You can certainly substitute frozen blueberries. If so, I suggest you rinse them under cold water several times and then pat them dry with a clean towel.
You can use any brand that you choose. Just be sure that the collagen powder you choose is unflavored. Although, I can't guarantee that your muffins will
come out exactly like mine.
Want more high-protein desserts?
Check these out:
Homemade Birthday Cake Protein Cookies
Healthy Chocolate Mousse with Collagen
Powdered Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Glaze
Double Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
The Best Protein Cupcakes (Healthy)
Please let me know how you like the collagen blueberry muffins in the comments. Your feedback means a lot to me, and your star ratings encourage other readers to try this recipe.
Enjoy!
Crystal
📖 Recipe
Collagen Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup collagen powder* see notes
- 2 and ½ tablespoons granulated sugar* or granulated sweetener of choice
- 6 packets Stevia In The Raw* see notes for substitutions
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened or milk of choice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- turbinado (sugar in the raw) optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep your muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard 6 cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray the liners with non-stick spray.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, collagen powder, sugar, stevia, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients (separately). In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the milk together with the egg, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add wet to dry. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix with a large spoon until just incorporated. Don't overmix. Fold in the blueberries.
- Fill the muffin tin. Distribute the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups (a cookie scoop works well for this). Sprinkle the tops with turbinado (sugar in the raw).
- Bake. Bake the muffins in the center of the oven for 16-19 minutes (17 is perfect for me).
- Cool. Allow the muffins to cool for 3-4 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin to cool completely. Muffins taste best after resting for a couple of hours (if you can wait).
- Enjoy!
- Also, please let me know how you like the collagen blueberry muffins. Your feedback and star ratings mean so much to me. 🙂
Notes
- Collagen Powder- I used the Original Collagen Peptides from Vital Proteins. If you choose a different brand, just be sure it's unflavored.
- Sugar- I used a combination of regular granulated sugar and stevia to sweeten the muffins. I find that just a touch of regular sugar with stevia gives the best flavor while keeping the sugar and calories low. Feel free to substitute your favorite granulated sweetener in place of the sugar.
- Stevia- I used six packets of Stevia In The Raw. Stevia is a natural sugar substitute with zero calories. There are many different brands on the market, so feel free to use whichever you prefer. Just read the label and use the equivalent of ¼ cup of sugar.
- Storage- Muffins will stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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Judith says
So tasty and perfect for making in bulk and freezing.
Shelby says
Collagen is a staple in my house and these came out delicious!
Crystal Yentzen says
I'm so happy you like them!
Gabriela says
The addition of collagen in these muffins is phenomenal.
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
These are a wonderful way to get collagen into your day! So delish!
Katie says
Such a cool way to incorporate collagen! They are beautiful too!
Nancy says
Nice easy way to have breakfast and get a doze of collagen. Good I dont need to add it to my drinks !
Bianca says
These blueberry muffins are so delicious! Thank you for the great recipe
Crystal Yentzen says
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them!
Ramona says
These blueberry muffins look super delicious and I love how fluffy they look! I can't wait to make these for dessert tomorrow, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Ramona says
What a great idea to add collagen powder to muffins, I never thought about it
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. I’ve made a double batch and frozen a few. They are great!
Crystal Yentzen says
You're welcome! I'm so glad you like them!
Britt Frank says
I don't usually comment on recipe blogs but these are amaaaaaaaazing! I used the Vital Proteins vanilla collagen powder and NO added sugar/stevia/sweetener at all -- didn't even miss it! 17 minutes and they came out PERFECTLY done. 10/10
Crystal Yentzen says
I'm so happy you like them, and thank you so much for commenting. It made my day!
Sanjana says
When i first bought the Orgain Collagen Powder, I tried eating in oats, drinking it in tea and smoothies. But its aftertaste was absolutely horrible and I hated it. But after couple months, I decided to give collagen muffins a go and this was the first recipe that popped up. While it was baking I was very scared because the air smelled like the disgusting aftertaste but once the muffins cooled down, they. were. DELICIOUS! None of the collagen powder aftertaste was present, and were super delicious, thank you so much!
Crystal Yentzen says
You are welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed them.
Melanie says
Not sure where I went wrong! I baked 24 minutes because I know my oven requires longer. I guess they still weren't done but I thought they were because the toothpick came out clean and the tops were browning. The flavor is good but I think they just weren't done so they are gooey and not in a good way.
Crystal Yentzen says
It sounds like you have a calibration issue with your oven. That could be the issue. The other thing I suggest is to be sure you are measuring your flour correctly. Here are some tips on how to measure flour for baking. Let me know if you give the recipe another try!