Name: Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins: A Delicious and Healthy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based); 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy); 1/4 cup egg whites (or 2 large eggs); 2 tablespoons coconut flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or sugar); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil; 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or sugar); 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener (erythritol or confectioners’ sugar); 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins are a healthy, protein-packed twist on classic cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with cinnamon, these muffins make a perfect breakfast or snack for anyone looking for a sweet but nutritious treat.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup egg whites (or 2 large eggs)
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or sugar)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients:

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or sugar)
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients (Optional):

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sweetener (erythritol or confectioners’ sugar)
1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt.
Add applesauce, milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Prepare cinnamon swirl: combine melted coconut oil, sweetener, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a small amount of cinnamon swirl, then top with remaining batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Optional: Prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing all frosting ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

Can substitute any protein powder you like.
These muffins store well in an airtight container for 3–4 days or can be frozen for longer.
Adjust sweetener to taste depending on your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast/Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American