Description
Healthy and delicious cinnamon roll protein muffins made with oats, protein powder, and a cinnamon swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 240 ml plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
- 80 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 60 ml unsweetened applesauce
- 60 ml maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 100 grams oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 60 grams vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 35 grams coconut flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 60 grams low-fat cream cheese, softened (optional topping)
- 30 grams Greek yogurt (optional topping)
- 15 ml maple syrup (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the wells.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, blend the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
- In a small bowl, combine coconut sugar with ground cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
- Spoon batter to fill each muffin cup halfway. Sprinkle a portion of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For a creamy topping, blend softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg