Description
These protein-packed muffins combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with healthy ingredients. They’re moist, delicious, and the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1⁄4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄4 cup milk of choice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional glaze: 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a blender, combine the rolled oats, Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, honey, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
3. If you’re adding nuts, fold them into the batter after blending.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about 3/4 full.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
6. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. If using, prepare the optional glaze by mixing together the cream cheese, milk, and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.
8. Serve these delicious cinnamon roll protein muffins warm or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack.
These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw overnight in the fridge.
Customize with your favorite nuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
Experiment with different flavors of protein powder to switch up the taste.
For a lower sugar option, replace honey/maple syrup with a sweetener of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150