CUSTOMIZABLE PROTEIN-PACKED OATMEAL CUPSC/O THE HEALTHY MAVEN

By: Kristi Goode

• 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)

• 3 scoops protein powder (about 29 grams each)*

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/2 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt

• 2 T coconut oil, melted

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 2 T hemp seeds

• toppings: chocolate chips, blueberries, peanut butter etc…

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl combine oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt.

3. In a separate bowl combine eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, greek yogurt, coconut oil, honey and almond milk.

4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to combine.

5. Grease a muffin pan very well with coconut oil.

6. Divide batter evenly among muffin tin.

7. Stir in toppings of choice into each one.**

8. Sprinkle hemp seeds evenly across cups.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes (mine took 18 minutes).

10. Let cool for 20 minutes before removing to cool completely.

11. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.

12. *These freeze well. I take two out in the morning and microwave it for 20-30 seconds.