5 High-Protein Paleo Muffin & Bread Recipes | Gluten-Free & Clean Eating

These paleo-friendly baked goods are rich in protein and healthy fats, made with almond flour, coconut flour, and natural sweeteners.

Perfect for guilt-free breakfasts or post-workout snacks.

1. Paleo Banana Protein Bread

Servings: 10 slices | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla paleo protein powder
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix wet ingredients, then stir in dry ingredients.
3. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
4. Cool completely before slicing.

Macros (per slice)

Calories: 175 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 10g

2. Almond Flour Carrot Protein Muffins

Servings: 9 muffins | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients into a thick batter.
3. Divide into muffin tin and bake for 20–22 minutes.

Macros (per muffin)

Calories: 160 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 11g

3. Chocolate Chip Paleo Protein Muffins

Servings: 9 muffins | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate paleo protein powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix ingredients well and spoon into muffin tin.
3. Bake 18–20 minutes or until golden.

Macros (per muffin)

Calories: 180 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 12g

4. Lemon Blueberry Paleo Muffins

Servings: 9 muffins | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in blueberries.
3. Fill muffin cups and bake 20–22 minutes.

Macros (per muffin)

Calories: 165 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 11g | Fat: 10g

5. Coconut Almond Paleo Bread

Servings: 10 slices | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 scoop unflavored paleo protein powder
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients, then whisk in eggs, oil, and honey.
3. Pour into loaf pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
4. Cool before slicing.

Macros (per slice)

Calories: 170 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 11g

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