Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Protein Cups
A delightful twist on fall flavors, these protein-packed oatmeal cups feature rolled oats, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
- 2 scoops (approx. 60g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup (150g) apple, finely diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or almond)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease your muffin tin.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
- Whisk Together Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, beaten eggs, and maple syrup until just combined.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in the finely diced apples until evenly dispersed in the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the brim.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until muffins are set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the protein cups cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting with different protein powders or toss in nuts and dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg