Churro Kodiak Protein Muffins
Soft and fluffy churro Kodiak protein muffins made with Greek yogurt and cinnamon sugar. With over 6 grams of protein in each muffin, they're perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. A cozy, family-favorite recipe.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup Kodiak Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix (Buttermilk) **see substitution info in recipe notes below
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup avocado or extra virgin olive oil (or whatever your cooking oil preference is)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
PREP: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare your muffin tins by adding muffin liners or spraying with cooking spray.
MIX DRY: In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients (Kodiak mix, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon). Whisk until mixed well. Set bowl aside.
MIX WET: In a medium-sized bowl, add the butter. Microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and microwave another 15-20 seconds. (You want the butter melted.) Add the oil, brown sugar and white sugar to the bowl and stir until smooth.
Add Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until fully combined.
COMBINE: Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Using a spatula or large spoon, stir until just combined. (Don't overmix.)
Fill each muffin cup almost full.
BAKE: Bake at 350℉ for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Mine are done right at 19 minutes.)
TOPPING: While the muffins bake, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. When the muffins are ready, melt a couple tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Brush a warm muffin with a thin layer of butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix on top and repeat until all the muffins are coated. (If you prefer to skip this step, they still taste delicious without the topping! They're just more churro-like with it.)
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Recipe Notes
*You can use regular flour instead of Kodiak mix if you don’t have it. If you don't use Kodiak mix, use two cups of flour instead. Protein amount will be slightly less, but the muffins will still be soft and delicious.