Description
These Apple Pie Protein Muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack option, perfect for a quick breakfast or on-the-go energy boost. Packed with protein and real apple chunks, these muffins are a guilt-free indulgence that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and Greek yogurt.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold in diced apple.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For extra texture, add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Use gluten-free oat flour and certified gluten-free protein powder if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
