High Protein Rooibos Apple Oat Muffins

Ingredients

• 250 ml brewed rooibos tea (using 1 Tea4kidz Apple & Berry flavoured Rooibos teabag), cooled.
• 250 ml oats (rolled oats or quick oats)
• 250 ml whole wheat flour
• 5 ml baking powder
• 1 apple, grated.
• 60 ml honey or maple syrup
• 60 ml full-cream plain yoghurt (for added protein)
• 1 apple, to garnish

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the brewed rooibos tea and oats. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
3. After soaking, add the whole wheat flour, grated apple, honey or maple syrup, plain yogurt, and baking powder to the bowl.
4. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Optional: Add thin apple slices on top as garnish.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

• You can enhance the protein content further by adding a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) if desired, adjusting the liquid consistency as needed.
• These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.