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Delicious & Healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins

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These Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins are a guilt-free treat that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with a protein-packed base. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they deliver indulgence without the sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored whey-casein blend)
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 cup milk (unsweetened almond milk, dairy milk, soy milk, or oat milk)
  • 1/4 cup sweetener (erythritol or a stevia/erythritol blend)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil or butter for swirl
  • For the Protein Cream Cheese Glaze: 1/2 cup light cream cheese, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon sweetener, and a splash of milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and a good pinch of cinnamon until there are no lumps.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana), egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix!
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon for the swirl. Optionally, add melted coconut oil or butter to create a thicker paste.
  6. Divide half of the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter. Spoon the remaining muffin batter over the cinnamon layer, filling each cup about two-thirds to three-quarters full. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and gently swirl it into the batter with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the muffins cool, prepare the protein cream cheese glaze by whisking together the light cream cheese, vanilla protein powder, sweetener, and milk until smooth.
  10. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle or spread the protein cream cheese glaze over each one.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins tender. You can customize the sweetness to your liking and add-ins like chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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