Low-Carb High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins
Soft, fluffy, moist, and full of warm cinnamon-apple flavor! These healthy mini muffins are made with almond flour, protein powder, eggs, and fresh apples. No regular flour and no added sugar. A delicious snack for low-carb eating and weight-loss goals!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 24 mini muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (low-carb)
- 1 medium apple, finely grated
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup egg whites
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or use mini paper liners.
2. Prepare the apple
Grate the apple and gently squeeze out excess juice. Set aside.
3. Mix the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients
Add almond flour, vanilla protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until combined.
5. Add apples and nuts
Fold in the grated apple and chopped pecans or walnuts. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
6. Fill the muffin cups
Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and enjoy
Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or chilled!
Estimated Nutrition Information
Per mini muffin (1 of 24), estimates vary by protein powder and apple size.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total Carbs | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
Weight-Loss Tips
- Enjoy 2–3 mini muffins as a snack.
- Choose unsweetened protein powder with minimal carbs.
- Avoid adding raisins, honey, or regular sugar.
- Pair with Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Low-carb
High-protein
No added sugar
Note: These are lower-carb rather than zero-carb muffins. Nutrition is approximate and should be checked against your actual ingredients.
