The Best Protein Cupcakes (Healthy)

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour*
• ½ cup whey protein powder*

  from Naked Nutrition, see notes
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 and ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 4 and ½ tablespoons olive oil
• ⅓ cup milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon stevia*

  or sweetener of choice, see notes
• 8 oz light cream cheese
• ¾ cup Greek Yogurt

  plain and unsweetened
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 scoops (6 and ½ tablespoons) whey protein powder

  from Naked Nutrition, see notes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon stevia*

  or to taste, see notes

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners
  and spray them lightly with non-stick spray.
• 2 In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the oat flour, whey protein powder,
  cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. I recommend sifting for the best texture.
  Set aside.
• 3 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, egg, olive oil, milk,
  vanilla extract, and stevia.
• 4 Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until everything is just
  incorporated. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
• 5 Lightly stir the batter once more, and divide it between the lined muffin cups.
  Bake for 11-13 minutes. Mine were perfect at 12 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to
  cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to
  cool completely.
• 6 In a large bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk
  attachment, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt on medium until smooth and
  creamy. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as
  necessary.
• 7 Add the maple syrup, protein powder, stevia, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on
  low for 30 seconds and then on high for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• 8 Frost your cupcakes as desired. This is a loose frosting, so if you want to pipe
  it on, I recommend using a large round tip. I use the Wilton 1A Round Decorating
  Tip [https://amzn.to/3STMH3X].
• 9 Enjoy!

Nutrition Info