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Protein Muffin Ideas – Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Breakfast

Tray of warm Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Muffins with swirled tops, showing the perfect Low Calorie Cinnamon Muffins for Protein Muffin Ideas, ideal School Muffins, Bulking Desserts, and smart Freeze Breakfast Ideas.
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Fluffy, protein-packed muffins with cozy cinnamon swirls—perfect as a morning bite, quick snack, or post-gym fuel.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt (choose nonfat or low-fat)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100 g) oat flour (or grind rolled oats at home)
  • ½ cup (60 g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based works)
  • ⅓ cup (35 g) coconut flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Layer

  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Optional Topping

  • 2 oz (60 g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tray with 12 liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the oat flour, protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended—don’t overmix, or the muffins may turn out dense.
  5. In a small dish, mix the coconut sugar with cinnamon.
  6. Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling about halfway. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over, then cover with the rest of the batter. Use a toothpick to swirl the layers for a marble effect.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before cooling fully on a wire rack.
  8. (Optional): For a frosting-style finish, whip cream cheese with Greek yogurt and maple syrup until silky, then drizzle or spread on cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Swap oat flour with whole wheat for a heartier bite.
  • Make it dairy-free with plant-based yogurt and protein.
  • Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
  • Serve with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of milk for the ultimate breakfast treat.

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