Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins (Printer-Friendly)

Fluffy muffins with cinnamon flavor, lightly sweet and packed with protein for a fulfilling snack or breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

13 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter

→ Optional Glaze

16 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
17 - 1 to 2 teaspoons milk

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
05 - In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted coconut oil until a thick swirl is formed.
06 - Spoon batter to fill each muffin cup halfway. Add a small spoonful of cinnamon swirl mixture, top with remaining batter, and gently swirl with a toothpick or knife.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - For glaze, stir powdered sugar with enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency, then drizzle over cooled muffins before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry ingredients most likely already in your kitchen
  • High in protein so it keeps you full for hours
  • Quick enough for busy mornings and easy meal prep
  • Family approved even for picky eaters
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber so they fill you up and keep you going
  • Perfect for make-ahead meal prep and freeze beautifully
  • Customizable for a range of dietary needs like gluten-free or dairy-free
03 -
  • Whisking dry ingredients thoroughly prevents pockets of baking powder and ensures muffins rise evenly
  • Do not overmix once you combine wet and dry ingredients or you will lose out on a fluffy crumb
  • For the swirl get creative by adding chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch or a sprinkle of espresso powder for depth

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