Description
Soft, fluffy muffins with classic cinnamon roll flavors and a protein boost, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- Optional glaze: powdered sugar and water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix together the gluten-free flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the applesauce, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg