Description
Healthy and flavorful Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins that make a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Packed with protein, warm cinnamon flavor, and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk of choice
Optional: chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and optional mix-ins like nuts or raisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk honey or maple syrup, eggs, applesauce, vanilla extract, and milk until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Substitute flax eggs and maple syrup to make it vegan.
Add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can change up the flavor.
Use dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk.
Try a cinnamon-sugar swirl on top before baking for a true cinnamon roll effect.
Grated carrots or zucchini can add extra moisture and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
