Description
These Apple Pie Protein Muffins combine the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with a healthy protein boost. Made with oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and fresh apples, these muffins are a perfect nutritious snack or breakfast option that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This ensures that your spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth consistency, combining all the wet elements for moisture and sweetness.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Overmixing can make the muffins tough, so stop as soon as you don’t see dry flour. Then fold in the finely diced apple pieces to add texture and a fresh burst of apple flavor.
- Fill muffin tin and bake: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these protein-packed apple pie muffins as a wholesome breakfast or snack!
Notes
- Use either maple syrup or honey based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Oat flour can be made by blending rolled oats until fine if you don’t have it on hand.
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based yogurt.
- Ensure to peel and finely dice the apple for better texture and even distribution.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
