Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins
A healthier take on classic cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins are packed with protein and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or cinnamon flavor)
- 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
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or golden raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, eggs, and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just mixed.
- If you’re using them, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins gently into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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