Gluten-Free Apple Muffins (With Protein!)
These Protein Gluten-Free Apple Muffins make the perfect healthy snack! Made with Greek yogurt, fresh apples, and oat flour, they're kid-approved, meal-prep friendly, and keep energy levels stable between meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free oats, blended into flour* (I use Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Rolled Oats)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 apples, 1 apple grated and 1 apple diced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt, I used full-fat, but any kind will do
- ¼ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with non-stick liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix blended oats (oat flour* - see notes), baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Prepare your apples - grate one apple and dice the other apple into small pieces. Reserve a handful of the chopped apples to top the muffins with.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together shredded apples, diced apples, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop the muffin batter into muffin liners, filling each liner to the brim. Top muffins with reserved diced apple pieces. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
*I like making my own oat flour by quickly blending my oats in a high-speed blender until mostly ground. You can also use store-bought oat flour, though your muffins may come out a bit denser.
Storage:
Countertop: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Fridge: Keep fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator or microwave for 20-30 seconds from frozen when ready to eat!
To make muffins festive for the holidays: Allow the muffins to cool and then sift powdered sugar on top of them.
Calories: 104kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 177mg, Potassium: 121mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 57IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 1mg
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