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Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins

This recipe offers a healthy and easy take on classic cinnamon rolls, transforming them into protein-packed muffins. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or a guilt-free snack. Using wholesome ingredients like oat flour and Greek yogurt, these muffins are moist, delicious, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp almond milk

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • paper liners
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, plain Greek yogurt, egg, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 lined muffin cups. An ice cream scoop can be used for uniform size.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients like the egg and Greek yogurt to ensure a smoother batter. Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy. To enhance the cinnamon flavor, create a swirl by mixing 1 tbsp of coconut sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon and adding it to the middle of the batter in each cup. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.