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!

inside view of an apple peanut protein muffin on a white plate with a beige background — 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!

I've also used powdered peanut butter in these yummy recipes: Thai Peanut Protein Cake and PB&J Protein Cupcakes. Give them a try!

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

For more cinnamon apple recipes, try these Apple Pie Protein Bars, this Cinnamon Apple Protein Cake, and this indulgent Cinnamon Apple Protein Cheesecake.

Happy Baking!

Recipe

Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

Andréa Marchese

Powdered peanut butter gives these apple peanut protein muffins great texture and flavor with 21g protein per muffin! Naturally gluten free. Makes 3 muffins.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 24

Total Time 34

Servings muffins

Ingredients

4 large egg whites 132g
4 oz unsweetened applesauce 111g
1 cup powdered peanut butter 112g
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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.)

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