Protein Costco Cinnamon Butter Cake Cups
Delicious, guilt-free Protein Cinnamon Butter Cake Cups that blend nostalgic flavors into a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or cinnamon flavor preferred)
- 4 oz light cream cheese (softened)
- 1–2 tbsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, or stevia)
- 1–2 tsp cinnamon (and maybe even a pinch of nutmeg)
- Seasonal flavor ingredients (like apples, pumpkin puree, or lemon zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sweetener and protein powder, stirring until combined.
- Sprinkle in cinnamon and any seasonal ingredients, stirring until mixed.
- Pour the batter into silicone cupcake molds or a lined muffin tin, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cups can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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