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Protein Apple Muffins

Delicious and healthy muffins packed with apples, protein, and warm spices, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Diced and grated apples

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus optional nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 cup sugar plus 1 tbsp for apples
  • 1 tablespoon additional sugar for marinating apples
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.67 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup peanut butter 100% peanuts, no added sugar/oils
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Toss 1 diced apple with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp sugar; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, 0.5 cup sugar, and vanilla. Grate in 2 apples and mix.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined. Add diced apples and fold lightly.
  • Divide batter into muffin liners. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake 22–25 mins.
  • Cool muffins in pan 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Use ripe apples for best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keyword apple, Muffins, protein