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A stack of apple cinnamon protein muffins.
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5 from 2 votes

Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

This quick apple cinnamon muffins recipe is an excuse to have dessert for breakfast while loading up on protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple apple protein muffins, apple cinnamon muffins, apple muffin recipe, apple muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oatmeal flour old-fashioned gluten-free oats ground in food processor
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 3 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
  • 3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup medium-size apple cored and finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place liners in one muffin pan and lightly spray with organic baking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine egg whites, yogurt, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract and apple pieces.
  • In a second bowl combine oatmeal flour, almond meal, vanilla whey protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine flour mix and egg mix together until smooth.
  • Fill each tin ¾ of the way full, spreading evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.