Description
Delight your taste buds with these Apple Pie Protein Muffins that are not just delicious but also packed with protein and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- Optional: extra apple slices or oats for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup or honey, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apple.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups, top with apple slices or oats, and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use any protein powder you prefer, but whey or plant-based vanilla protein works best.
- These muffins freeze well and make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
