Soft Cinnamon Protein Muffins (Printable)
Soft and fluffy muffins infused with warm cinnamon and protein—perfect wholesome snack or breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
13 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
→ Optional Glaze
16 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
17 - 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
05 - Mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted coconut oil or butter in a small bowl to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
06 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the cinnamon swirl mixture, then top with remaining batter and swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - If desired, combine powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over cooled muffins before serving.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It feels like sneaking a delicious pastry that secretly boosts your energy for the day
- The cinnamon swirl adds a touch of cozy warmth that quickly made this my go-to snack
02 -
- Don&t overmix or the muffins can turn out dense instead of light and fluffy
- Swirling the cinnamon mixture gently but thoroughly ensures each bite has that perfect cinnamon hit
03 -
- Use fresh cinnamon powder and good quality protein powder for the best balance of flavor and nutrition
- Swirling gently is key—the batter should blend just right so the cinnamon doesn't fully mix in but creates pockets of flavor