Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donut Protein Muffins
Refined sugar-free. No egg. No dairy. No nuts. The wonderful aroma of fresh apple cider + cinnamon fills the kitchen as these incredibly delicious muffins bake in the oven. You’d never guess by the fluffy, moist texture that these bakery-style muffins are gluten-free + eggless. They truly taste like apple cider donuts in muffin form - yet healthier and loaded with protein. The Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter is absolutely amazing slathered on one of these dreamy muffins; perfect for breakfast or a snack. You’ve got to try this recipe!
PREP TIME
10 minutes to 15 minutes
COOK TIME
24 minutes to 28 minutes
INGREDIENTS
15
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Plant-Based Butter, 1 stick
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1.333 cups1.333 cups1.333 cups Apple Cider
- 1.25 cups1.25 cups1.25 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour - Primal Palate
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Vanilla Protein Powder, I used vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cinnamon, Ground
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Cornstarch
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Plant-Based Butter, Softened (For Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup, (For Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter
- 0.125 tsp0.125 tsp0.125 tsp Cinnamon, Ground, (For Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter
- 2 pinch2 pinch2 pinch Sea Salt, (For Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spray 6 cups of a 12-cup, nonstick muffin pan with avocado oil spray; line with paper liners (skip every other muffin cup see pic above). Lightly spray paper liners with avocado oil spray; set aside.
- Melt plant butter in large bowl. Add maple syrup & vanilla extract to melted butter; stir to combine. Add apple cider; stir.
- In medium bowl, whisk to combine gluten-free flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon & cornstarch.
- Stir the wet mixture (you will notice the butter has started to solidify into small pieces); scrape sides of bowl to incorporate these smaller butter pieces.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture; stir to combine but do not over-mix.
- Evenly over-fill 6 prepared muffin cups with batter. Bake on middle rack of oven at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake additional 16-18 minutes or until muffins are golden brown. Allow to cool in pan 15-20 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to continue cooling.
- To make Salted Maple Cinnamon Butter, combine softened plant butter, maple syrup, cinnamon & salt in small bowl. Spread over slightly warm or room temperature muffins. Makes 6 muffins.
Notes
Gluten-free. Plant-based. Egg-free. Dairy-free. Vegan. Nut-free. Refined sugar-free. High protein.
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Baked Goods Breakfast Cupcakes & Muffins Desserts Egg Free Gluten Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Snacks Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 423 |
| Fat: | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 43 g |
| Protein: | 14 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 458 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 12 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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7. How much of each?
Hi – You asked, “How much of each?” The ingredient list shows all ingredients with exact measurements for each ingredient & the recipe makes 6 muffins. If you have a question about a specific ingredient, please let me know. Thank you.