Description
Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, delivering cozy cinnamon flavor with a protein punch. These soft, fluffy muffins mimic a warm cinnamon roll without the guilt, featuring oat flour, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein for sustained energy. A gooey cinnamon swirl and optional glaze add irresistible sweetness, making healthy mornings easy, meal-prep friendly, and kid-approved. Enjoy warm muffins with coffee or yogurt, customize sweetness with glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional Glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, mix swirl ingredients.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full, then drizzle cinnamon swirl on top and lightly swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until set.
- Cool slightly before adding glaze if desired.
- If using glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Option to use dairy-free yogurt and milk for a dairy-free version
- Oat flour can be swapped for a gluten-free all-purpose blend if needed
- Protein powder type may affect texture; adjust baking time as needed
- Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for longer storage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 97 kcal per muffin
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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