I don’t know if you realized this yet, but I L-O-V-E Kodiak Cakes. I first heard about them on a Shark Tank episode (even though they ended up turning down the sharks), so when I finally found some at Target a few years ago, I was so excited. And y’all… from my first pancake I was hooked!
I love that these mixes offer a healthier spin on your traditional baking mix. They use 100% whole grains, have no added sugar or preservatives, and only need water to make some delicious flapjacks and waffles. They have their original mix, but over the years have grown to include mixes like their Power Cakes mix with added protein (which is my faaave!), Gluten Free mix, Organic Oats mix and Superfoods mix. They also have all sorts of muffin mixes, dessert mixes (hellooo brownies), and oatmeal cups for breakfast on the go. I can’t wait to try them all! But, best of all, you can use the mixes for all kinds of different baked goods, from scones and quick bread to muffins and cookies. Kodiak Cakes has provided me with a quick and easy way to make some nutritious baked goods with ingredients I can trust, and a quality that is unparalleled.
So I’m sure it’s no surprise that when I found their Power Cakes mix at Costco, I didn’t think twice about adding it to my cart! I mean, a jumbo box of my favorite baking mix? Yes, please!
The other day I had some friends come over to my new apartment, and when thinking of what to make, muffins came to mind. I’ve created all sorts of muffin recipes in the past, and wanted to do something a little different this time around. Cinnamon sugar came to mind, and so this recipe was born! After some taste testing with one of my best friends, a little refinement and lots of muffins later, I come to you with these ah-ma-zing Cinnamon Sugar Kodiak Cake Muffins.
Seriously, they’re SO good!
My favorite part? The cinnamon sugar on top. *heart eyes*
Pair these muffins with some eggs and fresh fruit in the morning for a nutritious breakfast, or heat up with a little butter on the inside for a midday snack! I’m sure you’ll love these muffins just as much as I do. ;)
Cinnamon Sugar Kodiak Cake Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 egg whites (or 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the topping:
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin pan with parchment paper muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, mix together the muffin ingredients until a batter has formed.
- Evenly pour batter into each muffin cup, filling them almost to the top.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Lightly sprinkle the mixture over the batter in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 17 minutes, or until the muffins are firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 3 minutes in the pan, then remove and finish cooling on a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week!
Looking for more Kodiak Cakes deliciousness? Check out my Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. You’ll LOVE them!
Now it’s your turn to talk! Answer one of these questions in the comments below:
Have you ever tried Kodiak Cakes before?
What is your favorite muffin recipe?
Making cupcakes or muffins is something we all enjoy. Grab and go which is perfect
These look so nice! Thank you for sharing the recipe! I need to try these as I love cinnamon!
Yum :) I love muffins and love that you used almondmilk!
Never heard of Kodiak cakes, but these look fantastic!
Oh I have never heard of Kodiak Cakes. These look absolutely delicious. I will be making these every soon!
Omg these look amazing!!
I’ve been looking for a new dessert/ breakfast recipe: I love how it can double. These tasty things look like they’ll do the trick
These look yummy!!I’ve never heard of the Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix, but I will have to look for it on my next Target run.
i have not even heard of kodiak cake mixes, need to check that out. i love all things cinnamon sugar,
I’ve seen Kodiak brand around – certainly want to try it after reading this! My stomach is growling.
Mmm anything cinnamon sugar is so delicious!
Omg, these totally look so yummy!!! And they look healthy ;)
I’m addicted to cinnamon sugar… it’s sooooo good!!
I need to make these! We love Kodiak Power Cakes. So yummy!
These look wonderful, Becca! Thanks for sharing! I’ve pinned for later.
Yummy!! These look so good. I am all about cinnamon muffins. Even better that they are better for you.
Is there a reason you use just the egg whites instead of whole eggs? I don’t like to waste the yoke, so could I do two eggs instead of three whites?
You can definitely use whole eggs instead of egg whites! I’ve done it both ways :) I would recommend exactly what you said- two whole eggs instead of 3 egg whites.
Love this recipe looks amazing! I’m new at baking so i don’t have cupcake pan can i use a bread pan instead of making cupcakes? Also just curious about how many calories/ cupcake?
You can definitely make this in a bread pan I’m not sure how much longer you’d need to bake it, but I’d put it in for about 35 minutes, then check on it to see how it’s going. :) And I don’t count calories so I don’t know what the calorie count per muffin is. So sorry!
These look so good! What a great breakfast meal prep for the week!
I agree!! Muffins are PERFECT for meal prep!!
Thanks for sharing! Do you use this base for any other recipes?
By “base” do you mean the Kodiak Cakes mix? If so, then yes – here’s a peanut butter banana recipe I did that is SO yummy. :)
These muffins are delicious! My kids absolutely love them. Thank you for sharing!
Aww YAY!! I’m so glad you and your kiddos love them. :) I need to make them again for my little man.
Yum. Thank you. I calculated the calories using MyFitnessPal. Total was 1,034 calories (86 per muffin). For total recipe: protein 64g, carbs 175g, fiber 21g, Sugar 60, fat 11g.
Awesome! Thanks for doing that :)
Tempted to try and add carrots or zucchini/squash into this recipe
Yes!! You should. If you do, let me know how it turns out! :)
Can you make a coffee cake instead if muffins with this recipe?
That’s such a great idea! I’m sure you can. Just put it in an 8×8 pan and bake until cooked through. Let me know how it turns out! Yum!
These look amazing & will happen soon! Just wondering if I can use whole milk instead of almond milk? Also, what do you think about throwing in some diced apple?
Yes you TOTALLY can! And oh my yes – diced apple would be sooo yummy. Let me know how it goes using that in the recipe!
Have you tried these with flax egg instead of regular egg? I was planning on making them with the new plant-based kodiak cakes mix and a flax egg! Hope you are staying well during this strange time. :)
Thank you! We are hanging in there:) And I haven’t, actually. I’d love to hear how it goes if you do try it because I’m sure more people would like to know!
I will! I plan to try the recipe with the plant-based kodiak cakes mix & flax egg in the next few days ☺️
I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!
How many does this recipe make
It makes a dozen!