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James Andrew

High-Protein Pancake Sausage Mini Muffins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
  • Add-Ins
  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage crumbled
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • Tools
  • To prepare these mini muffins efficiently gather the following tools:
  • Mixing bowls large and medium
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Non-stick spray or liners
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Oven

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Non-stick spray or liners
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Sausage
  1. Cook sausage thoroughly in a skillet over medium heat. Break into small crumbles and set aside to cool. Excess grease should be drained to prevent oily muffins.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease the mini muffin tin using non-stick spray or liners.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Even distribution ensures consistent texture.
Step 4: Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup (or honey), and melted butter until smooth.
Step 5: Combine Mixtures
  1. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6: Add Fillings
  1. Fold in cooked sausage and cheese. Distribute evenly without excessive stirring.
Step 7: Fill Muffin Tin
  1. Spoon batter into mini muffin cavities, filling about ¾ full.
Step 8: Bake
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and firm. Toothpick should come out clean.
Step 9: Cool
  1. Allow muffins to cool before removing from tin.

Notes

Nutritional Facts and Total Calories (Approximate)

Per serving (4–5 mini muffins):
  • Calories: ~280–350 kcal
  • Protein: ~18–25g
  • Carbohydrates: ~20–30g
  • Fat: ~12–18g
Values depend on sausage and protein powder choice.