Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

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

5 from 1 vote

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time24

Total Time34

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: muffins

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

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.)

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