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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.
Ingredients
Fruits and Spices
- 3 pieces apples (divided — 2 grated, 1 diced)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 0.5 cup sugar (plus 1 tbsp for marinating apples)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for 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 cinnamon and 1 tbsp sugar; set aside.
- Whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla. Fold in grated apples.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined. Add diced apples and stir lightly.
- Divide batter into muffin liners. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake 22–25 minutes.
- Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Using ripe apples enhances sweetness naturally, reducing sugar needs.