High Protein McGriddle Muffins

High Protein McGriddle Muffins recipe

Welcome to my series where I take viral recipes and make them more of a “Peachie balance”. So, high protein + blood sugar friendly and I always tweak the healthy fats if they’re high to keep calories lower. For this recipe, I swapped for turkey sausage, whites, and less cheddar cheese for lower fats. Swapped pancake mix for coconut flour, baking soda, and protein powder for way less carbs + more fiber and protein. And tastes the same 🥳🤗💪🏼

Peachie Balance (this recipe) 
109cal/5fat/4carb/2fiber/14protein

Original recipe (more fat and carbs than pro)
263cal/16fat/15carb/1fiber/14protein

INGREDIENTS

  • WET

    • 1 lb turkey breakfast sausage, used Jennie-o brand

    • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese

    • 2 eggs or 1/3 c liquid egg whites

    • 1 c unsw almond milk, desired milk, or water

    • 1 tsp maple extract (McCormick brand on my Amazon shop)

    • 1 tsp butter extract (McCormick brand on my Amazon or can find at Walmart)

    • 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • DRY

STEPS

  1. Preheat oven to 375

  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a pan for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and crumbled. Drain fat, if any and set aside.

  3. In a large bowl add the remaining wet ingredients to the bowl. (Can save some shredded cheese to sprinkle on top) Stir to combine.

  4.  Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and stir. Add cooked sausage and fold in (stir gently).

  5. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil. I used a silicone pan and they never stick. Divide the mixture between the 12 cups, filling to the top. Add the rest of the cheddar to top

  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through. You can also swap to broil on high for the last couple minutes to brown the top bit watch them, they’ll burn quick.

  7. Let them cool for 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy. Pour maple syrup or your fave sugar free syrup before serving, if desired. Store in a covered dish in the fridge for up to 5 days. 


🍑 Nourishment Breakdown

Makes 12 muffins

Macros per muffin (I usually have 3 plus fruit): 
Calories: 109 | Fat: 5g | Starch/Carbs: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fiber 2g

 

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11 comments

These smelled so good in the oven! Being fully honest, I realized I did not have any Vanilla protein left so I had to decide between chocolate and cookies n cream. I went for cookies n cream. I was extremely skeptical they were going to taste good with the optional flavor, but they were delicious! So no need to panic if you realize halfway through the process you are out of vanilla protein. Use what Peachie protein you have on hand and it will be a-OKAY! 😉

Tanya

Have you tried with GF flour my daughter is allergic to coconut? Also can you just use real butter instead? Thank you!

courtney wojciechowski

Hi there,

These look delish! I can’t have dairy. Can you suggest a substitute for the cottage cheese?

Thanks!

Melanie Jenkins

Do these freeze well?

Janaf Whitlow

I have gestational diabetes and found this recipe. I tried it and am VERY happy to say they are delicious and didn’t spike my blood sugar!!! YAY!! Thank you for making this recipe!
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Thanks so much for commenting! Makes me so happy!

Kaydee

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