Last Updated May 12, 2020. Published March 8, 2017 By Abbey Sharp 37 Comments

Apple Pie Vegan Protein Granola Cups | Post-Workout Recovery Snacks

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These apple pie vegan protein granola cups are perfect post-workout recovery snacks made with vanilla protein powder, nuts and apples.

Hey friends, have you tried Lagree? It’s become my new fitness obsession. It’s basically a pilates reformer on fitness steroids with a hell of a lot more weights involved. I thought it would be super easy when I watched someone do it in a video, but then I tried and holy hell, nope. It’s non-stop time under tension to the point that every muscle shakes and aches and wants to collapse. After that, I desperately need some good post-workout recovery snacks and that’s where these Apple Pie Vegan Protein Granola Cups come into play.

A stack of vegan granola cups.

How to Make Apple Pie Vegan Protein Granola Cups

I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate protein powder aside from obviously making shakes and smoothies. Baking with it has become my new endeavour and these Vegan Protein Granola Cups are so good it hurts. It’s basically just oats, freeze dried apples, and walnuts plus some natural apple juice and protein powder, but feel free to use whatever kind of delicious nuts or freeze dried fruit you want.

A plate of vegan power pucks for breakfast.

Also, I like using freeze dried instead of traditional tried because they are lower in sugar and calories and pack a pleasant crispy texture in these Vegan Protein Granola Cups. But hey, you use whatever you’ve got on hand. They’ll still be wickedly good.

Three apple pie vegan granola cups.

These Apple Pie Vegan Protein Granola Cups are perfect as a gluten free post-workout recovery snack because they offer a combination of protein (from the protein powder, walnuts and flax), fibre (from the apples, oats, nuts and flax), healthy fats (coconut oil, nuts and flax) and of course carbs (from the apples, oats, and maple). Don’t think you don’t need carbs. Carbs are key to helping you drive the protein into the muscle ASAP so you can get the most out of every work-out.

A plate of apple pie vegan granola cups.

So now tell me friends, what are some of your favourite healthy post-workout recovery snacks?

Have you tried making these Apple Pie Vegan Protein Granola Cups?

What protein-powder recipes should I try experimenting with next?

Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!

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Updated on May 12th, 2020

Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.