Cinnamon Roll Protein Muffins (Printable Format)
Fluffy protein-packed muffins with warm cinnamon swirls, perfect for a healthy breakfast or satisfying snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/3 cup milk of choice
11 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
13 - 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
14 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
15 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
→ Optional Icing
16 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
17 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix—small lumps are acceptable.
05 - In a small bowl, combine coconut sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until mixture forms a crumbly paste.
06 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Add a small spoonful of cinnamon swirl mixture to each cup, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick to distribute the cinnamon mixture.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - If desired, whisk powdered sugar with milk until drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled muffins before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Getting 8 grams of protein without sacrificing that comfort food feeling we all crave on slow mornings
- The way the cinnamon swirl creates ribbons of sweetness throughout every single bite
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes tough muffins, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The swirl mixture sinks if you add too much, keep it to about one teaspoon per muffin
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so set everything out about 20 minutes before starting
- The muffins are done when they spring back lightly when touched in the center