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    Home > Blog > High Protein Breakfast Ideas > Protein Powder Muffins

    Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

    Updated: Jan 18, 2023 · Published: Jul 19, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Sometimes I forget how wonderful it is to bake with powered peanut butter. The texture of these Apple Peanut Protein Muffins is perfect, not to mention the amazing flavor! If you haven't yet baked with powdered peanut butter, you are missing out!

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    Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

    The recipe is very simple and easy to make. Egg whites, applesauce, and baking powder are all you need to add to make a basic cake batter, and I've added some cinnamon, chopped apples, and peanuts. So easy, and so good!

    Enjoy these Apple Peanut Protein Muffins! And check out my Thai Peanut Protein Cake and PB&J Protein Cupcakes, as well!

    For more high protein breakfast ideas, check out this post of protein powder breakfast recipes.

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    Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

    Powdered peanut butter gives these apple peanut protein muffins great texture and flavor with 21g protein per muffin! Naturally gluten free. Makes 3 muffins.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Total Time: 34 minutes
    Servings: 3 muffins
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Andréa Marchese
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    Ingredients

    • 4 large egg whites 132g
    • 4 oz unsweetened applesauce 111g
    • 1 cup powdered peanut butter 112g
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder 5ml
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1.2ml
    • ¼ cup chopped apple 31g
    • 2 tablespoons peanut halves 18g

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Mix egg whites and applesauce until combined.
    • Add protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well.
    • Fold in chopped apple and peanuts.
    • Spoon batter into 3 large silicone muffin cups.
    • Bake for 24 minutes, or until firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let cool, and enjoy! Store extras in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not recommend using whey protein or other vegan powders here. You might try using peanut flour in place of the powdered peanut butter, but you'd probably want to add a sweetener. (See my Recipe Basics video for examples of what goes wrong when you use the wrong protein powder.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g
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