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Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cupcakes Recipe

18th February 2017

By Derek Howes | Published on February 18, 2017


When you need a break from clean eating and you’ve earned a cheat meal, here’s how to make sure it’s still packed with muscle-building protein thanks to these protein cupcakes.

 

79 calories | 8g protein | 78 carbs | 1.7g fat | 12g fiber | 1.3g sugar

(Serves 5)

 

You’ll Need

2 large eggs

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

1 1/2 cups rolled oats or coconut flour

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or another milk substitute

1 1/2 tbsp sweetener

140g fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

 

Method

Step 1: Turn your rolled oats into oat flour by blending them.

Step 2: Combine all of your ingredients in a bowl and mix.

Step 3: Take out a baking sheet, lay some silicone cups and coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 4: Evenly distribute your mix into your cups leaving around 1/2 inch from the top of each one.

Step 5: Bake at 175°C for 10-15 minutes.

Step 6: Let them cool and top them with some fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt.

 

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