⏱ 40 min totalProtein Muffins
Per 1 serving · 176 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g43% of calories
- Carbs11g18% of calories
- Fat11g39% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Protein Muffins (176 g) has 242 calories, with 27 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (43% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), riboflavin (b2) (23% DV) and niacin (52% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 44% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein53%
- Riboflavin (B2)23%
- Niacin52%
- Vitamin B660%
- Vitamin B1253%
- Pantothenic acid28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K12%
- Thiamine12%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol44%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
4 oz Ground turkey
¼ extra large Egg
⅛ cup Rolled oats
¼ tsp, whole Cumin seed
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Thyme
¼ tsp or 1 packet Yellow mustard
¼ tsp Black pepper
¼ pinch Cayenne pepper
¼ tbsp Garlic powder
¼ small Zucchini
¼ medium Scallions
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray (or use liners).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, oats, cumin, thyme, mustard, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne, garlic powder, grated zucchini, and chopped scallions. Add salt to taste if using, then mix just until evenly combined.
- 3
Divide the mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill and level the tops.
- 4
Bake until the centers read 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 25–30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (176 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 53 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 15 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 107 mg | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 319 mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 34 μg | 61% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 90 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 45 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 242 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Protein Muffins?
One serving of Protein Muffins (1 serving) has 242 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Protein Muffins high in protein?
Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 43% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Protein Muffins keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Protein Muffins?
106 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Protein Muffins?
1.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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