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Homemade cinnamon protein muffins on a white kitchen counter

Cinnamon Protein Muffins

Fluffy, cinnamon-spiced protein muffins made with simple ingredients like oat flour, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. Perfect for a cozy homemade breakfast or post-workout snack.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy Homemade
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $8 (approx.)

Equipment

  • 12-cup Muffin tin
  • 1 Paper liners or silicone muffin cups
  • 2 Mixing bowls (wet & dry)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • ¾ cups Oat flour or blended oats
  • 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder ~30 g, whey or plant-based
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
  • ½ cup Cottage cheese small curd
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup Honey or maple syrup natural sweetener
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1 med. Apple peeled and diced
  • ¾ cup Walnuts or pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Almond butter stirred into batter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix wet ingredients.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Fold and rest batter.
  • Fill muffin tin ¾ full.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes.
  • Cool on rack.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg