Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins (Gluten-Free!)

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5 from 2 votes

Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins (Gluten-Free!)

These apple cinnamon protein muffins are everything you love about cozy fall baking. With sweet apples, warm spices, and a soft, high-protein crumb that keeps you full for hours. Made with Greek yogurt, cinnamon applesauce, and vanilla protein powder, they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout snack!

Prep Time10

Cook Time23

Total Time33

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: muffins

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

muffin pan

Ingredients

¼ cup coconut oil measured after melting
½ cup cinnamon applesauce
½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups gluten free 1:1 flour I like King Arthur Baking brand
½ cup coconut sugar
½ cup vanilla protein powder use code MARY10 for a discount
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1.5 cups finely diced apple ¼-1/2 inch pieces. About 1 large apple, peeled and cored.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a muffin tin with avocado oil spray.
Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl (melted coconut oil, applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla) and mix to combine.
Add dry ingredients (flour, sugar, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) to another bowl and mix to combine.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir, then gently fold in the diced apples.
Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 cups, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle with a little more coconut sugar.
Bake for 22-24 minutes or until the tops have risen and set.
Let the muffins cool for 20-30 minutes before enjoying!

Notes

Don’t overmix. Stir only until the flour disappears; protein powder can toughen muffins if overworked.
Choose your protein wisely. Whey protein yields lighter results, while plant-based powders add density. Avoid “meal replacement” blends with gums or thickeners.
Keep it moist. Applesauce and Greek yogurt are the secret to soft, bakery-style muffins.
Storage & Freezer Tips: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, or freeze up to 3 months – perfect for meal prep snacks!

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