Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins – Clean & Delicious®
Those of you that subscribe to my newsletter know that one of my goals in the new year is to get back in shape.
After having my bambinos I’ve stayed active but I’m feeling ready to kick it up a notch. My goal is to get fit and feel strong (and flexible!).
So I chose a workout plan to use as a basic blueprint for the gym, am keeping a food journal, have an accountability partner (another post!), and am experimenting with some new recipes in the kitchen.
This particular recipe was inspired by Brittany from Little B’s Healthy Habits. (Brittany was also the inspiration for this video – which has now become a household staple around here, making their way into my protein shakes and my kids smoothies).
These muffins are high in protein and are perfect for a post-workout snack. (I also love them in the afternoon with a cup of coffee).
This is the kind of muffin that I would refer to as fuel food – it’s like a muffin on a mission. It’s purpose it to deliver protein and some carbs after a workout and it just so happens to taste pretty good too.
I haven’t tried yet, but I would imagine it would be pretty easy to change these up by experimenting with different fruits. Maybe even throw in some raisins or mini chocolate chips if you were looking for a little extra sweetness (if any of you guys try a new flavor combo be sure to let me know).
One of my favorite ways to eat these is to crumble one on top of some Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. I highly recommend giving it a try.
What are some of your favorite post workout meals? Do you try to get some protein in after a workout? I would love to hear all about it down below;).
Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 apple, diced
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used whey)
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2tbsp. turbinado sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- Pinch of kosher salt
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350
Prepare a muffin pan by either brushing with each with a little coconut oil or spraying with some cooking spray.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Once everything is combined, divide evenly amongst 12-muffins.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Makes 12 muffins.
Nutritional Analysis
Nutrients per muffin - Calories: 106; Total Fat: 1.2g; Saturated Fat: 0.1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Carbohydrate: 15.1g; Dietary Fiber: 1.6g; Sugars: 5.8; Protein: 9.1g
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I’m Dani, a Health Counselor, Weight Loss Coach, Fitness Enthusiast and Mom specializing in making simple, nourishing meals fun, fresh, and delish!
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These sound wonderful for that extra bit of protein each day and I’ll definately be trying them out soon. Thanks Dani!
I’m excited to give these a try! A snack that I’m totally addicted to right now, is mixing plain greek yogurt with a serving of Kashi Go Lean cereal, then topping with some goji berries and cocoa nibs…full of protein and the yogurt gets a sweet kick from the berries and nibs!
Just tried that, since I had all of those things kicking around and was in the mood for an easy snack…SO good! Thanks for posting.
You are very welcome!!
Have you tried it with chocolate protein? I don’t want to buy more protein as I have a giant tub of chocolate flavored protein. Can you also just use organic coconut sugar or sugar in the raw instead of sucanat?
I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks!!
I haven’t but I’m sure it would be fine. As for the sugar…. yes! regular organic sugar would be fine.
Can whey or protein powder be substitute for something more available ? With thanks
Honestly, off the top of my head I’ve got no ideas. I wonder if anyone else reading does… hey guys, any ideas out there?!! If I come up with a good substitute, I’ll be sure to let you know!
I baked these this morning for I was tired of eating cereal and it was DELICIOUS!! Thank you for sharing these simple yet tasty & clean recipes. Looking forward to the Super Bowl recipes!!!
You are very welcome;) So glad you enjoyed them!
How much is a “scoop” of whey?
Could I uses the whole egg instead of the whites? And if so, how many? I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Yes you definitely can! Figure 1 egg to every two egg whites… this way you always know how to make the substitution.
I have been hooked on your protein pancake recipe for years and have changed it up a bit, adding cottage cheese ect. and this inspired me to use that recipe and bake muffins.. I just added a small amount of baking powder and they turned out delish!!! Thanks again you have the best ideas to work from..
I made these this afternoon. Because my apples are really small, I added 1/2 cup of organic raisin. They are delicious! Thank you.
Great recipe! Instead of vanilla protein powder I chose On’s Gold Whey Banana Cream. Very delicious
Thanks for great recepis – i love your blog! I eat primarily vegan and glutenfree – do you have an idea on what to replace the greek yoghurt with?
Thanks
I’m soooo trying these! I’ve been looking for some more easy “protein bar” type recipes that are pretty portable. I’ve been making some carrot cake ones of Jamie Eason’s but I’m looking for something new.
Curious question…would these freeze well!!? There’s no way I could eat 12 in about a weeks time. Either way, I’m still trying these!
Thanks a ton Dani!!