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A plate of protein apple cupcakes topped with smooth peanut butter frosting and fresh apple slices.
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Protein Apple Cupcakes with Protein Peanut Butter Frosting

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large egg s
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup finely diced Granny Smith apples
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter powder (PB2)
  • 1 scoop vanilla casein protein powder
  • 0.5 cup non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp sugar -free maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the applesauce and almond milk until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
  • Distribute the batter evenly across the 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, prepare the frosting by whisking together the peanut butter powder, casein protein powder, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each one evenly using a piping bag or spatula.