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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Muffins provide a healthier twist on the classic cinnamon roll flavor, packed with rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, they are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice

Optional Add-ins

  • Chopped nuts or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining with paper muffin cups to ensure easy removal of the muffins.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain a light texture.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chopped nuts or raisins if using, stirring lightly to incorporate without breaking the mix.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute vanilla protein powder with any flavor you prefer, but vanilla complements cinnamon well.
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less honey or maple syrup according to taste.
  • Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
  • Storing muffins in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and ensure the protein powder is plant-based.

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