Description
Enjoy these delicious gluten-free protein muffins, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Made with alternative flours like almond and oat, they offer great texture and structure. Alexander Knight from Forkful Heaven shares this recipe to inspire your home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Optional: 1/2 cup berries or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gradually stir in the milk until the batter reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
- If using, gently fold in berries or chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your oat flour is certified gluten-free if you have celiac disease.
- Adjust the amount of milk slightly if your batter seems too thick or too thin.
- These muffins are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 180-220 (depending on add-ins)
- Sugar: Approx. 8-12g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg