These Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are a delicious and nutritious option for a healthy breakfast baking. Infused with warm spice and apple cinnamon flavor, they provide a comforting start to your day.

Perfect for high protein meal prep, these muffins can be made gluten free for those with dietary restrictions. Enjoy them as a cozy fall recipe or a quick morning comfort treat.

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

These protein muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients, featuring oats, apples, and a delightful oat streusel topping. The recipe yields about 12 muffins and takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour or gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• For the Oat Streusel: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
5. Prepare Oat Streusel: In a small bowl, mix together rolled oats, almond flour, coconut oil (or butter), brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
6. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the oat streusel on top of each muffin.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 muffins
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 20g