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apple protein muffins

Apple protein muffins (vegan, oil-free, one-bowl)

These vegan protein muffins are soft, fragrant, and loaded with sweet apple chunks!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Snacks / Desserts
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour | 180g; or use all-purpose flour
  • 1 serving vanilla protein powder | 25-30g*
  • 1/4 cup sugar | 50g; such as pure cane sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon | or to taste
  • 1 cup applesauce | 220g; or use freshly grated apple
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk | 60g
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter | 80g; or use nut / seed butter of your choice
  • 1 medium apple | peeled and diced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, and peanut butter.
  • Sift in all the dry ingredients: flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Using a spatula, fold the mixture slightly, then add in the apple chunks. Mix until just combined and transfer the batter into a lined muffin tin.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350F / 180C for 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

*You may use 1/4 cup (30g) flour in place of the protein powder. Also, if using unsweetened protein powder or making the substitution with flour, you may add an extra 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar for sweetness.
Keyword Apples, Dessert, Muffins, Snacks & desserts