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These incredibly moist and protein packed Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and are the best post workout breakfast!

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Last week I shared with you one of my favorite on the go breakfasts – Almond Butter Protein Bars. Whelp I’m back at it today with another on the go breakfast recipe in muffin form – Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins to be exact.apple cinnamon protein muffins closeI used Kodiak Cakes Protein Packed Flapjack and Waffle Mix to make these muffins. Have you heard of Kodiak Cakes? I first heard of them from Kylie who uses their mixes in recipes all the time. Then I saw them at Costco, but was nervous about committing to such a big box. So I bought the mix from Jewel, fell in love, and regretted not purchasing the absurdly large size originally.

The good news is that I went to Costco last night and righted my wrong. Aaaaand a reader recently told me about a peanut butter version so that’s next on my list!

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I’ve been experimenting with Kodiak Cakes (protein packed) mix and seriously love the stuff. This mix is made with 100% whole grain wheat flour and 100% whole grain oat flour and has a protein blend added that boasts 14 grams of protein in a single serving of flapjacks. This stuff will stick with ya!

They even have a gluten free mix that is perfect for those with allergies. THANK GOODNESS.

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While the mix makes delicious pancakes (obviously), I like using it as a flour substitute in other baked goods. And I am loving it in these apple cinnamon protein muffins.

These muffins are:

  • moist and tender from the addition of applesauce
  • dense and cakey from the Kodiak Cakes mix
  • slightly sweet from the maple syrup

The trifecta of muffin making.

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Each muffin yields only 135 calories and 6 grams of protein. I always eat two in a single serving – now that’s my kind of protein in a baked good!

The only thing that would make them better is if you sprinkled some grain free granola on top before you bake! Oh my goodness, I’m salivating just thinking about it!

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Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are one of my favorite ways to eat breakfast on the go! If you make these or any of my recipes, don’t forget to post a picture social media and use the hashtag #imhungrybynature for a chance to be featured!

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Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

★★★★★ 4.8 from 17 reviews
  • Author: Ellie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Yield: 6 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Bake
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Description

These incredibly moist and protein packed Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and are the best post workout breakfast!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Kodiak Cakes Protein Packed Flapjack and Waffle Mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apple, shredded
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray muffin tin with coconut oil or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. Add apple and stir to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk wet ingredients together. Add wet to dry and stir until just combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly among 6 muffin tins.
  5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing muffins from tin and onto cooling rack.

Notes

A reader has success turning these into lactation muffins! Add 1/2 cup oats, 2 scoops (~1/4 cup) brewers yeast, 1/4 cup flax meal, increased the applesauce to 3/4 cup and add ~1/4 cup almond milk.

Weight Watchers Points: I personally do not calculate nutritional value for my recipes, but this version was calculated by Swanson Health Products for their website and it is showing as 4 smart points. They found a light maple syrup that was only 6 smart points (instead of 12), so that would make the recipe 2-3 smart points each. It would be 5 smart points for 2 muffins if you bought a light syrup.

Keywords: apple, apple cinnamon, kodiak cakes, muffins, protein muffins

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  1. Colby @YouMakeYou

    Ellie! These. sound. to .die. for. I have been hearing a lot about Kodiak Cakes mix in the blog world lately, I may just have to give it a go!

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    1. Ellie | Hungry by Nature Post author

      Thank you! And you MUST! They have a traditional mix that is great, but I love to get the protein packed version. I also used their mix in my almond butter protein bars which taste like cookie dough. So good!

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      1. Angela Revell

        Try adding quest protien powder (they have a plain) It will add 22 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar and no saturated fat. I make several this way.

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    2. Norma Colwell

      These are soooo good. I am
      diabetic so I substituted sugar free maple syrup . Would love to have more muffin recipes with the Kodiak Cakes protein mix.

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      1. Ellie Post author

        Thanks Norma – I’m glad you love them! I’ll do some experimenting with kodiak cakes for you!! Maybe a gingerbread flavor?? Also, you should look up my almond butter protein bars… those were made with kodiak cakes protein mix and are seriously one of my favorites recipes!

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    3. Pam

      This recipe looks delicious! Anxious to fix them. I put in my food tracker and it is saying 149 calories and just 1.9 protein. If you would share you macro information I would appreciate so much!
      Thnx
      Pam

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  2. masala girl

    ohh i havent made apple muffins yet, but i’ve been enjoy a lot of apple pastries lately… heh 😉 what is the protein blend in kodiac?

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    1. Ellie | Hungry by Nature Post author

      Well you will have to try these then! The Power Cakes Protein Blend consists of wheat protein isolate, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, and egg whites. Make sure you stop back and let me know what you think of the recipe!

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Thank you Anja – I am so glad you enjoyed them. They are one of my favorite! And I love the added protein boost!

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  7. Carolyn

    Mine are baking right now, so excited!! I was wondering if you used a cupcake pan or an actual muffin pan because I used a muffin pan and wanted to see which size the nutritional facts you posted were for…thanks for the awesome recipe!

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  8. Karen Trinh

    Made mini versions of these last night and am loving it! How long would you say they would last for?

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Thanks Karen – I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I would store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last for a week in the fridge if you haven’t eaten them all by then 😉

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      1. Karen Trinh

        Thanks! I’m about 1/4 through with snacking on them for breakfast. If it lasts all week, that would be amazing!

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        1. Ellie Post author

          It is great for pancakes! You should check out my protein packed gingerbread pancakes – I use Kodiak Cakes in that recipe too!

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  11. Martha

    Thank you for this recipe. Love finding new ways to use Kodiak cakes!! Have you used other flavors of syrups? Do you think Karo syrup could be substituted for the maple syrup.? Just not a fan of maple. Thank you.

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Thank you Martha! I haven’t but I’m confident honey would swap very easily. I haven’t used Karo Syrup before, but I would love to hear the result if you try it!

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          1. Alexandra Ourada

            These are awesome so thank you! They only last a couple of days at my house. I recently substituted a little carrot for some apple and added some flax seed meal and still delicious. Also what a time saver to grate the apples! I have two toddlers that like to help and these are quick and easy.

            ★★★★★

          2. Ellie Post author

            Thank you Alexandra – I am so glad you enjoyed them! And I looooove the carrot swap – I’m going to try that next time!

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  14. Caitlin Smith

    Has anyone calculated the nutrition facts for these? I calculated 32cal per muffin (using sugar free syrup) but that seems too good to be true!

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Caitlin! I don’t have the calorie count for these, but I do have the weight watchers points breakdown if you would like me to send you the information. Let me know if you do and I will send over an email!

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  16. Deanne

    Hi Ellie,
    I’m just trying the recipe right now! They smell incredible! I would like the weight watchers break down please.
    Thanks!

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  17. Gail Dockter

    I would like to have the WW points for the Apple cinnamon protein muffins.
    Haven’t tried them yet, but plan on it. Thank you!

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  19. Corey

    Wondering what the calories are for 1 muffin.

    With my last batch I subbed the 1/2 cup of apple sauce with pumpkin! So good! I usually double the recipe and put 6 in the freezer. My 1yo loves these for breakfast, as do I so we go through a dozen every week! I’m always amazed at how the protein sticks with me, I’m never hungry till lunch!

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Corey! I actually do not know what the calorie count is – calories are not something that I pay much attention to. I try to focus on putting food made from real, nutritious ingredients in my body and the calories seem to work themselves out.

      Now I NEED to make these with pumpkin! It makes me so happy that you and your little one love them. And YES, the protein is amazing 🙂

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Krystal! Yes, I used shredded apple and applesauce. The recipes has 1 cup of shredded apple listed in addition to the 1/2 cup applesauce. Let me know how they turn out!

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  22. Amanda smith

    I loved these so much I doubled the recipe. I would love to try them with pumpkin. A great way to mix up my protein options in the morning. I’m so sick of shakes!!! I would love the weight watchers point value of these. Thank you !!!

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  24. Angela M

    We topped them with walnuts and chocolate chips. Baby, Dad and Mom enjoyed them plain and topped. Ours were extremely moist but the toothpick was clean.

    ★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      That topping sounds PERFECT! Oh my gosh, now I want to make them again 🙂 And yes, they are moist! I’m glad the whole family enjoyed them!

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  27. Linda Gray

    I just made this, but doubled the reciepe,and then made the mistake of reading the oven temp at 450, so my did not get cooked all the way though. I am returning to oven to try and finish the muffins. I doubled the receipe, and ended up with 15 muffins. So I entered the receipe on fitclick, and it gave me 86 cals per muffin and I calculated 2 ww points plus per muffin. Really trying to reheat the oven and save (finish cooking ) these!! They would good but doughty after baking the first time, hopefully can rebake a little.

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  31. Kelly Severyns

    Hi Ellie,

    This recipe looks amazing. You mention that you have the WW points for it, are you also able to provide the macros breakdown?

    Thanks!
    -Kelly

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  32. Julie

    These are so good! I was googling around for something to bake for breakfast with Kodiak, came across these, and was not disappointed. So delicious. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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  35. Sandi

    These were GREAT. I followed the recipe except I used 1/4 cup of smuckers sugar free syrup. That made them 1.1 sp on freestyle. They are delicious. I loved how they were just a little sweet but not cake like so they are wonderful for mornings. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      What an awesome swap Sandi – Thank you for sharing!! And I am thrilled that you love them!

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  38. Angela

    These look delicious! I’m eager to try them. Is there a reason you’re not posting WW points? I would love to know points as well pleas.

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  39. M Talmage

    Hi. I am also eager to try these. Maybe you can answer this question. Do you know if people with a milk/lactose problem can eat these. I am concerned about the milk proteins in the Kodiak product. If you do not know the answer everything is good. Thanks for your time and recipes!!

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hello! I unfortunately do not know if people with diary issue can eat Kodiak Cakes – I’m so sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

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  40. Emily

    These muffins are fantastic! I’ve been on the search for a healthy breakfast muffin for years. Would it be possible to swap out the apple for banana to make banana muffins? Or are there additional ingredient swaps/additions I would need to make?

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Emily – thank you!! I would swap out the applesauce for mashed banana (use the same amount) and you could omit the shredded apple if you want. You shouldn’t have to make any other substitutions! And because the banana will be much sweeter than the applesauce you could cut down or remove the maple syrup all together. Let me know how they turn out!

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  41. Susan Matthew

    Lactose is milk sugar not milk protein. Whey is milk protein. So if you are just lactose intolerant, i.e., can’t break down the disaccharide lactose into better absorbed monosaccharide, you should be fine. If you have a true milk allergy it might be a problem.

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  42. Cait

    Highly impressed with this recipe (and its versatility)! I’m an almost-everyday Kodiak Cakes eater but hadn’t tried using the powercakes mix as a flour before. Was excited to give it a try and got all the way to mixing the wet ingredients when I realized I didn’t have any applesauce left. I whisked up a super ripe banana, though, and since it was pretty large used it to replace both the applesauce and the maple syrup. Wasn’t expecting much but the recipe came out great. I’ll be sure to have applesauce on hand next time–know this would’ve been even better with stronger apple flavor–but wanted to weigh in on this. It was a phenomenal recipe and I’d recommend it to a friend/bring it in for others to enjoy at work any day.

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Wow Cait – Thank you for sharing your swaps!! I am so glad I was able to introduce you to Kodiak Cakes as a flour… it’s one of my favorite things!

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  43. Danielle Taylor

    Hello I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of Apple used and the weight watcher points Thank you so much I’m going to make them tomorrow

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  44. janet gilfillan

    First time using Kodiak mix! I followed your recipe exactly, however I poured the mix into a small loaf pan I have and made it as an apple cinnamon loaf. Ran it through the WW calculator – it made 12 slices (approx 3/4 inch each slice) – for 2 Freestyle points per slice. Very good; glad to have a recipe that uses a real sweetener (ie: maple syrup) rather than artificial sweetener. I eat clean – and so have no interest in replacing calories with chemicals 🙂

    ★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Thanks Janet! And I am happy to hear that it worked well in a loaf pan too. And YES for real sweeteners – I don’t like putting any fake stuff into my body either 🙂

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  47. Sam Doerfler

    I am not sure what happened but I made these following the recipe exactly and they came out squishy and I can only get the middle parts out of the liner. I felt like they were missing something or didn’t turn out right. They didn’t really rise at all which was surprising with baking powder and soda. It was just odd. The 1/3 that I could get out of the middle had a good taste—

    ★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      I’m so sorry Sam – that is odd! I have never had that happen. Is there a chance that any of your ingredients were expired?

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  48. Barbara

    I made this only I used sugar free pancake syrup, I add eight large muffins 3 WW points per muffin. It was great

    ★★★★★

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  49. Jessica L Renard

    Really glad to come across this take on the Kodiak recipe, and I added roughly a third cup each of hemp hearts and oats to the doubled up version, for a jumbo muffin tin. Just perfect. Cleaning a grater is one of my least favorite things, along with having something sharp sitting in the sink for the dishwasher, so I sliced matchstick apples (2), and I think adding those in along with the applesauce really makes this recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Thank you so much Jessica – I LOVE the addition of hemp hearts! I’ll be trying that myself next time 🙂

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  50. Linda Baker

    My first time using Kodiak and I can’t believe what I’ve been missing! I also use the light syrup. So delicious and “sticks to your ribs”.

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Michele, please look at the notes section of the recipe for details:

      Weight Watchers Points: I personally do not calculate nutritional value for my recipes, but this version was calculated by Swanson Health Products for their website and it is showing as 4 smart points. They found a light maple syrup that was only 6 smart points (instead of 12), so that would make the recipe 2-3 smart points each. It would be 5 smart points for 2 muffins if you bought a light syrup.

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  54. Kristina M Allison

    I have them in the oven now. I didn’t have maple syrup so I substituted 1/4 cup of Apple Butter. Risky for me but I guess we will see what happens!!

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  55. Trish

    These were delicious! I used Aldi’s version of the Kodiak mix and substituted honey for the maple syrup. This is the first recipe I’ve ever made without white flour and sugar so I really wasn’t sure if I’d like it so I was super excited when I did! I will definitely be making these again as well as looking for more varieties.

    WW Note: The Aldi brand (Aunt Maple’s) is apparently a little higher in points than Kodiak, as is the honey, so 1 muffin came to 5 points. Still well worth it for a sweet and healthy breakfast treat!

    ★★★★★

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Ohhhhh I didn’t know Aldi had their own version of the mix – thank you so much for sharing your swaps and the WW points! I am thrilled that your first time baking without white flour and sugar was such a success 🙂

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    1. Ellie Post author

      Hi Karen! I personally don’t count macros so I cannot share that info with you, but feel free to add the ingredients to your macro counter!

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  57. Patricia

    I used the cinnamon oat flavor mix and sugar free maple syrup. That is what I had and they turned out great. I also double the recipe and freeze them. Easy breakfast while driving to work.

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  58. Ashleigh Bonang

    These muffins were delicious! So tender and light! I really like that they’re not too sweet, a perfect breakfast option. I had to switch regular applesauce for mango peach apple sauce simply because thats what I had, but still very tasty. They break down to about 127 calories for a nice big muffin 🙂

    ★★★★★

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