Description
Indulge in these Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins that combine the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls with a nutritious twist. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack, these muffins are fluffy, moist, and packed with protein!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 scoop of protein powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of maple syrup (or honey), and 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix! If you’re adding nuts, fold them in at this stage.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or honey) with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Drizzle this mixture over the batter in each muffin cup and use a toothpick to swirl it gently into the batter.
- Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different extracts like vanilla or almond for added depth of flavor. These muffins freeze well; make a double batch and store them in a freezer-safe bag for quick grab-and-go breakfasts!