Kodiak Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
These cinnamon apple protein muffins are lightly sweet, protein-packed, and are made with Kodiak Power Cakes mix, Greek yogurt, real apple bits, and a dash of cinnamon. They're healthier twist on classic muffins. Lower in sugar, higher in protein, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and a staple for when you are on the go!
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
Optional additions:
- 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