Cinnabon Muffins

Sometime I need a sweet breakfast. Something sugary and flavorful but will keep me full until lunch. I decided to make "semi-homemade" Cinnabon Muffins to meet my sweet treat. This recipe is super simple and quick. I did add protein rich Greek Yogurt and Cottage Cheese to improve the nutrient profile. These muffins are AMAZING! You can eat them for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. If you choose one for breakfast, pair it with a yogurt or glass of milk.

A normal store-bought muffin will have between 300-500 calories, depending on the size. It will be LOADED with saturated fat and very low in protein. Be semi-homemade....start with a mix and add healthy items to make your muffins healthier. Be in charge of your food.

Cinnabun Muffins

Servings: 18 muffins

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Bake time: 25 minutes

1 box Pillsbury Quick Bread Cinnamon Swirl

1 egg

1 (7 oz) container of Fage 2% Greek Yogurt (they have 7 oz containers)

1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese

3/4 cup water

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup cinnamon chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F convection. Spray 2 12-cup muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a large bowl mix all the ingredients. Add the cinnamon chips last. Put a heaping spoonful of batter on the bottom of each muffin pan. Top with the brown sugar that comes in the Quick Bread box. Fill the rest of the muffin pan with batter until 3/4 full. Top with more of the brown sugar mix. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information (1 muffin):

Calories: 158

Protein: 3 g

Fat: 4.6 g

Carbohydrate: 15 g

Sodium: 160 mg

Cholesterol: 10 mg