Description
These Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins combine the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls with a healthy boost of protein, making them perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with rolled oats, protein powder, and natural sweeteners, they are moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or cinnamon flavor)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins or golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, eggs, and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Add nuts and raisins: If you’re using them, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins gently into the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool muffins: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or store: Enjoy your muffins warm or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy or plant-based alternatives.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based protein powder.
- Add more cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor if desired.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Optional nuts and raisins add texture and a natural sweetness, but can be omitted if preferred.
