Protein-Packed Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Delicious, wholesome muffins packed with protein and irresistible cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: whole wheat flour, rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: almond milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Bring the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Fill a lined muffin tin with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and optionally frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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