Description
Easy Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins are soft, fluffy, high-protein treats that taste like a cinnamon roll but are made with healthy ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep, they deliver sweet cinnamon flavor with a nutritious boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Optional Glaze: 1/4 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups halfway.
- Stir together cinnamon swirl ingredients and spoon a small amount into each muffin, lightly swirling with a toothpick.
- Top with remaining batter and add another small swirl on top.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with optional glaze.
Notes
- Use whey or plant-based protein; adjust milk if batter is too thick.
- Add chopped pecans for crunch.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Make sugar-free using monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American