Description
These Apple Pie Protein Muffins combine wholesome oat flour and vanilla protein powder with warm spices and fresh apples for a nutritious and delicious snack. Moist Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce keep the muffins tender, while maple syrup adds a touch of natural sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or post-workout fuel, these muffins offer a comforting apple pie flavor in a healthy, protein-packed form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Add the Apples: Carefully fold in the finely diced apple pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute the vanilla protein powder with your preferred flavor to change the taste profile.
- If you don’t have oat flour, simply blend rolled oats until fine to make your own.
- Maple syrup and honey can be interchanged based on dietary preferences or availability.
- Adding chopped nuts or raisins can provide extra texture and flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for about a week.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
