Description
These Apple Pie Protein Muffins are a delightful blend of flavors, combining the sweetness of apples with the richness of spices and protein-packed ingredients. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack, these muffins are a tasty and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add fruit and nuts: Fold in the diced apple and optional nuts.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These muffins freeze well too—wrap individually and thaw overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
