This einkorn applesauce protein muffin is a perfect addition to healthy eating. The sweetness of applesauce, the added protein with the greek yogurt and the ancient grain of einkorn, makes this an all around must have for an addition to a breakfast or snack.
It’s the new year and many of us are looking for healthier food options that are satisfying and still filling. Muffins tend to have way to much refined sugar, carbs and just ingredients that are unnecessary. Our family enjoys the sweetbreads and muffins for snacks and breakfast, so I knew I wanted something that was also nurishing.
These muffins are similar to my Einkorn Morning Medley Muffin recipe, which is also a heathier muffin alternative.
Give this muffin a try for your family and see if they enjoy it as much as my family does.
Tips on making einkorn protein muffins
Use unsweetened applesauce in the batter. I like to use my homemade cinnamon applesauce for it’s added flavor.
Whole fat greek yogurt is used in this recipe for it’s creaminess and higher protein content. The recipe has not been tested with other types of yogurt.
Add any type of chopped nut or omit them all together. I prefer using walnuts in this recipe.
Chopped pear also makes this recipe delicious and adds an additional sweetness.
Make the muffins ahead of time and freeze them. Pull them out as needed and thaw them a few hours in advance of eating or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
What is needed to make muffins
Tools
mixing bowl or stand mixer
spoon
measuring spoons
12 count muffin tin
Ingredients
Oil – butter or coconut oil
unsweetened applesauce
maple syrup
whole fat greek yogurt
egg
salt
cinnamon
cloves – ground
baking soda
einkorn flour
How to make einkorn applesauce protein muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl combine the oil and maple syrup. Whisk in the unsweetened applesauce, greek yogurt and egg until well blended.
Measure in the dry ingredients of salt, cinnamon, ground cloves and einkorn flour. Stir together. The mixture will be a little thicker in texture due to the einkorn flour.
Fold in the chopped nuts of choice and the cut up apple or pear.
Spoon the muffin batter into the greased or lined muffin tin. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes before taking out of the muffin cups.
Serve fresh with butter or honey or store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Muffins can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Einkorn Protein Applesauce Muffin
Equipment
- Mixing bowl or stand mixer
- spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- muffin tin 12 count small muffin tin
Ingredients
- ½ cup oil butter or coconut oil, very softened
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup greek yogurt whole fat is best
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1¾ cup einkorn flour
- ⅓ cup chopped nuts walnuts are my preference
- 1 small apple or pear chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- In a mixing bowl combine the oil and maple syrup. Whisk in the unsweetened applesauce, greek yogurt and egg until well blended.
- Measure in the dry ingredients of salt, cinnamon, ground cloves and einkorn flour. Stir together. The mixture will be a little thicker in texture due to the einkorn flour.
- Fold in the chopped nuts of choice and the cut up apple or pear.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the greased or lined muffin tin. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 the way full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before taking out of the muffin cups.
- Serve fresh with butter or honey or store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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