If you’re looking for an easy muffin recipe that feels both healthy and satisfying, these Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are it. They’re made with Kodiak Power Cakes mix, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh apple bits for a naturally sweet bite with extra protein.
These muffins are perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or a quick grab-and-go option that will have you feeling energized and satisfied. They’re freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and made with ingredients you can feel good about.
High Protein, Low Sugar, Quick & Easy!
Muffins You Can Feel Good About
Kodiak Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
Ingredients You’ll Need
• Kodiak Power Cakes Mix (Buttermilk or flavor of your choice)
• 2% Greek Yogurt (I used FAGE Total)
• Diced Apple (I peel mine)
• Brown Sugar (or sub maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar)
• Cinnamon + Vanilla Extract
• Egg + Milk (I used 2% milk)
✨Full measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card below! ✨
Tips & Ideas
• Want more sweetness? Add a drizzle of honey or mini chocolate chips.
• Add chopped almonds or walnuts for extra texture.
• Swap the apple for peaches, pear, banana, or berries if that’s what you have on hand.
• Use a plant-based yogurt and milk to make it dairy-free.
Kodiak Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
Equipment
- mixing bowl, muffin tin
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kodiak Power Cakes Mix
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt I prefer Fage 2% Greek Yogurt
- ¾ cup Milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup Brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cosmic Crisp apple, finely diced or chopped Or 1 medium apple of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line muffin tin with muffin baking cup liners, or lightly grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the 2 cups of Kodiak Power Cakes Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apple bits.
- Spoon muffin batter into greased or lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on your oven and altitude. The muffins are done when pierced with a toothpick that comes out clean (no muffin batter). Enjoy!
Notes
- try adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for crunch
- For added sweetness, drizzle honey over the top
- add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon instead of one, for extra cinnamon flavor
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