Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
These soft muffins are packed with warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and wholesome ingredients. The perfect high-protein, gluten-free, and low-calorie snack.
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 small apples grated
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup Greek yogurt low fat
- 2 tbsp honey
Topping:
- 1 small apple diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 12-muffin pan by spraying it with oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients except for the topping. Mix well.
- In a large bowl, add all the wet ingredients and combine well.
- Now, add dry ingredients to wet ones, part by part, mixing throughout until you get a smooth and thick batter.
- Divide the batter evenly amongst the muffin pan to make 12 muffins. Top up with diced apples.
- Place in the middle of the oven or on the lower side and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick whether the muffins are fully baked. If yes, remove them from the oven and let them cool down inside the muffin pan.
- Remove and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 muffin (3 oz) | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 1.8mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 170.3mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.8mg