A microwavable low carb English muffin recipe made with one bowl, five ingredients, and 12 grams of protein! Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack!
This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Straight up, I'm in love with English muffins.
It could be the way they hold peanut butter perfectly with all those nooks and crannies. Or the fact that I think it would have a British accent if it could talk, but I just love 'em.
What I don't love is the fact that I'm hungry two seconds after eating one, EVEN if it's slathered in a thick layer of the good stuff (pb that is).
Call me a rebel dietitian, but I'm not big on whole wheat. Pastas, breads, rice, gimme the white stuff or nothing at all.
Which is why I just eat them on occasion and enjoy them, rather than eating whole wheat versions more often. But this one here, has the best of both worlds.
It's made with whole wheat flour, but has that light nutrient-void texture I know and love. But it also has 12 grams of protein in it, so I can eat one instead of 4 to feel satisfied. AND it's made in the microwave with only a handful of ingredients.
...Okay so best of like 3 worlds, but who's counting?!
I'm a big protein powder user, and have tried just about every kind there is out there. Vegan, chocolate flavored, with probiotics, yada yada. I do love the creamy lightness whey protein gives (especially in my smoothie bowls!), but a lot of the flavored varieties were made with weird fillers and sweeteners which upset my stomach.
Which is why I was more than a little excited when Naked Nutrition reached out to me after looking at their protein powders for a whole, and better quality protein I could add to my morning smoothies or oats.
It literally has one ingredient in it, and comes from a sustainable source, which is better for the environment, the cows, and my stomach. No upset!
But hey, everyone knows how to add a scoop of pro to a smoothie. Enter my low carb English muffin. The end.
Low-Carb Microwave English Muffin
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 muffin 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Naked whey protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine flour, protein powder, and baking powder.
- Stir in egg, almond milk, and salt until combined.
- Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until firm and cooked through.
- Let cool, removed from bowl with knife and cut in half.
- Toast and top with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: bread
Adapted from the big Man's world
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Kelli McGrane
I'm so with you - I eat an English muffin and am reaching for a snack within 1-2 hours. I'm intrigued by this recipe as it looks so simple. Will definitely be trying it once I get some regular protein powder (all I have at home is vanilla and chocolate).
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
Never would have thought to add protein powder to an english muffin but why not!?
Abbey Sharp
This is such a creative idea! I need to try this! Thanks for there recipe 🙂
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition
Love how easy this recipe is - and the fact that it packs a powerful punch of protein! I don't use protein powders very often, but I may need to pick some up so I can give this recipe a try!
Mikki
Having gone gluten free, English muffins are something I really miss. These look good.
Jessica @Nutritioulicious
This is so creative! Doesn't get much easier than 5 ingredients AND made in the microwave! 😀
★★★★★
Esther
I just watched the bakers on the Great British Baking show make English muffins!
These look awesome!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
This is such a cool idea! And it's a breakfast that would actually keep me full!
★★★★★
jill conyers
I have a gf english muffin recipe I love. I never thought to add protein powder. Great nutrition hack.