Love at First Bite: Vanilla Protein Cupcakes For Valentine's Day

Vanilla Protein Cupcakes Recipe

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Nothing says I love you on Valentine's day like a high-protein cupcake. These vanilla cupcakes are filled with strawberry jam and packed with 10g of protein!

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Easy to Make Not chalky Freezer-friendly

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- Flour - Protein Powder - Salt, baking powder - Sugar, butter, eggs - Kiefer - Strawberry jam - Vanilla - Swipe up for other ingredients

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First, beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. It takes about 2 minutes to do (longer thank you might think!)

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In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, protein powder, and baking powder. Then, combine with the sugar, butter and kiefer.

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Pour the batter into 12 muffin cups lined with muffin paper (to about 2/3 full). Then, bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

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While the cupcakes bake, make the protein buttermilk frosting by mixing together all the frosting ingredients.

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Once the cupcakes are done cooking, let cool, then scoop out the center and fill it with strawberry jam. Top with frosting and enjoy!

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To view the full Vanilla Protein Cupcakes recipe, tricks, and tips to make it your own, visit Joy to the Food by clicking on the link below!

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