High Protein Apple Crisp Muffins

Elevate your snacking game with these High Protein Apple Crisp Muffins—a perfect blend of nutrition and indulgence! Packed with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats, vanilla whey protein powder, diced apples, and Greek yogurt, these muffins deliver a satisfying boost of protein with every bite. The warm flavors of cinnamon and honey pair beautifully with the tender apple chunks, while a crunchy oat-and-brown-sugar topping adds an irresistible touch of sweetness and texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, these muffins are an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast on-the-go, a pre-workout snack, or a comforting treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Fuel your day with these guilt-free, protein-packed delights!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 150 grams Old-fashioned oats
• 60 grams Whey protein powder (vanilla flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 240 milliliters Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 2 large Eggs
• 120 grams Greek yogurt
• 80 milliliters Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium, peeled, cored, and diced Apple
• 50 grams Chopped walnuts
• 30 grams Rolled oats (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, whey protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts gently until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the topping.

Step 8

Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the muffin batter in each cup.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your High Protein Apple Crisp Muffins as a nutritious start to your day or a delicious snack anytime!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1005.9 grams (1005.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1854

Total Fat 60.80g	78%
Saturated Fat 11.60g	58%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 438mg	146%
Sodium 1927mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 246.80g	90%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 123.20g
Protein 99.00g	198%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 523mg	40%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1821mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 51.1%