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Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins Recipe
Enjoy these healthy, protein-packed apple cinnamon muffins perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 0.25 cup melted butter
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quick cooking oats
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cane sugar
- 0.666 cup vanilla whey protein powder ((60 g))
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup diced apple (cut to about ½-inch pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare muffin pan with spray or liners.
- Mix melted butter, applesauce, yogurt, egg, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Combine oats, flour, sugar, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in diced apples.
- Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.