Description
These Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are a nutritious and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and vanilla whey protein powder, they offer a great balance of protein and fiber while delivering a comforting apple and cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup 2% or full-fat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ⅔ cup Puori PW1 vanilla whey protein powder (60 g)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Additions
- 1 cup diced apple, cut to about ½-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly mist a standard muffin pan with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners and mist those, or use a silicone muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the quick cooking oats, all-purpose flour, cane sugar, vanilla whey protein powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt. Stir gently until the ingredients are just combined.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold in the diced apple pieces to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without over-mixing.
- Portion Batter and Bake: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
- Storage Tips: Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use diced apples cut into approximately ½-inch pieces to ensure even distribution and texture.
- Substitute Puori PW1 vanilla whey protein powder with any high-quality vanilla whey protein powder if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and moist.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick as oven temperatures may vary.
- These muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
