Protein-Packed Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Enjoy the warm, sweet goodness of cinnamon rolls in a healthier, protein-packed muffin form, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the applesauce, honey or maple syrup, milk, and eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. If desired, fold in the raisins or nuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Swirl through the batter gently with a knife to create a delightful cinnamon swirl.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let them cool slightly before adding cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the batter for light and fluffy muffins. You can customize with additional fruits or flavors.