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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and optional ingredients like nuts or raisins.
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In another bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), eggs, applesauce, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.