Description
Soft and nourishing oatmeal and apple protein muffins made with whole oats, shredded apples, warm cinnamon, and your choice of whey or plant based protein for a balanced snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Whey Version
2 cups rolled oats divided
1 cup vanilla protein powder made with alcohol free vanilla flavor
2 large apples seeded
2 eggs
1 cup milk of choice
1 and 1 half tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
Plant Based Version
1 and 3 quarters cups rolled oats divided
1 quarter cup vanilla plant based protein powder made with alcohol free vanilla flavor
2 large apples seeded
1 half cup applesauce
1 cup plain plant milk
1 and 1 half tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 and 1 half teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Prepare a muffin pan with paper cups or lightly grease with coconut oil.
3. Turn 1 cup rolled oats into a fine flour in a food processor for about one minute.
4. Process the seeded apples with the skin on for 10 to 15 seconds until finely shredded.
5. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
6. Whisk eggs or applesauce with milk and maple syrup in a separate bowl.
7. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined.
8. Divide batter among 10 to 12 muffin cups filling to the top.
9. Bake the whey version for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
10. For the plant based version process 3 quarter cup rolled oats and bake for 28 to 30 minutes.
11. Allow muffins to cool before removing from the pan.
Notes
Nutrition information applies to the whey version.
Rolled oats work best for texture.
Flavor deepens the next day.
Keeps structure and moisture well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American