Dessert

Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins Recipe

Bynova cole December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Introduction

These Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day or fuel your afternoon. Packed with oats, protein powder, and fresh apples, they offer a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Enjoy them warm with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.

The image shows six baked oatmeal muffins arranged on a white marbled surface. Each muffin is in a white paper liner and has a textured top layer filled with rolled oats and small pieces of red apple with skin, creating a mix of light beige and red colors. The oats give the muffins a rough texture, while the apple pieces add a splash of bright red and creamy white tones, mostly scattered evenly across the tops. The muffins appear moist and slightly browned on the edges. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder
A pinch sea salt
2 small apples, grated
4 egg whites
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1 small apple, diced (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-muffin pan by spraying it with oil.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix well.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the grated apples, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups to fill 12 portions. Top each muffin with the diced apple pieces.
Step 6: Bake in the middle or lower part of the oven for 20-25 minutes. Use a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out clean.
Step 7: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

For extra moisture, try adding a mashed ripe banana to the wet ingredients.
Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different sweetness.
Add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for more texture and flavor.
Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free option.

Storage

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.

How to Serve

A close-up of five oatmeal muffins with visible oats and small pieces of red apple on top and inside, showing a soft and moist texture with light brown and beige tones mixed with occasional red apple chunks. One muffin in the center is slightly opened with the white paper wrapper peeled down to reveal the dense inside filled with oats and apple pieces. The muffins are placed on a white marbled surface, and blurred whole apples in yellow and red sit in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use whole eggs instead of egg whites?

Yes, you can use whole eggs instead of egg whites, but the muffins will be slightly richer and have a different texture.

Is it possible to make these muffins vegan?

To make a vegan version, substitute the egg whites with flax or chia eggs and use a plant-based yogurt. Also, replace honey with a vegan sweetener like maple syrup.