These Applesauce Muffins are soft, fluffy and so addicting. Quick, easy and made with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are a satisfying and nutritious quick breakfast.
1scoopPE Science Gourmet Vanilla Protein Powder31g
1/2tsp.baking soda
1/2tsp.baking powder
1/2tsp.salt
1tsp.ground cinnamon
1/2tsp.ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
1cupunsweetened apple sauce271g
1/2cupnon-fat plain Greek yogurt 112g
1/4cupLemoncello Cocoa Bar in a Jar68g
2large eggs
1tsp.pure vanilla extract
For the Topping (optional)
2Tbsp.rolled oats
2Tbsp.cinnamon sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a small bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, soft room temp lemoncello cocoa spread, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. For best results, DO NOT OVERMIX.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. If using the topping, evenly sprinkle the oats and cinnamon sugar topping along the tops of the batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
All nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.