Healthy Apple Muffins
These Healthy Apple Muffins will be your new favorite make-ahead breakfast. This flourless protein muffin recipe is simple to make and perfect for when you need something healthy on-the-go!
Equipment
- Muffin Pan This non-stick muffin pan by Wilton is ideal for any muffin or cupcake recipe.
- Silicone Baking Cups These silicone baking cups eliminate the need for paper liners or greasy non-stick spray. Muffins and cupcakes slide right out - no sticking!
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cup old fashioned oats uncooked
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus sprinkling for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk either dairy or plant-based milk
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg or two egg whites
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apples peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with coconut oil spray or line with silicone baking cups or paper liners. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, yogurt, egg, honey and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. With a rubber scraper, mix together well scraping down the sides of the bowl. Batter will be thick. Fold in the apples.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups. Each muffin cup will be nearly full. Top each muffin with a sprinkling of cinnamon and the almonds.
- Bake the muffins for 26-28 minutes at 350 degrees. Muffins will be golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes in pan. Transfer muffins removing them from the pan to cool completely.
- Enjoy right away or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze to enjoy later.
Notes
Choose a protein powder that best fits your dietary needs. Make sure to also choose a protein powder with minimal ingredients - protein should be the main ingredient. I use and love Orgain Organic Vanilla Protein powder for baking. It's also great in smoothies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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