Chocolate Protein Muffins
These chocolate protein muffins are a healthy, naturally sweetened small batch recipe loaded with protein from the greek yogurt and chocolate protein powder. They're quick and easy to throw together and perfect for prepping ahead.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (59.15 ml) neutral oil I use coconut or avocado oil
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup (78.86 ml) maple syrup
- ½ cup (118.29 ml) plain greek yogurt room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) espresso powder
- ½ cup (54 g) chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (105 9) all-purpose or gluten free flour
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
- flaked salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray, or line with parchment liners.
- In a medium size bowl whisk together oil, applesauce, maple syrup, greek yogurt, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, salt, protein powder, cocoa powder and flour. Mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop ¼ cup of batter into each muffin cup. Top muffins with a few extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until it’s golden brown around the edges and top of the muffins. Sprinkle with flaked salt and allow to cool in the pan slightly before removing.
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Notes
Because there is less fat in these, sometimes the liners will stick to the muffin. If using paper liners you can spray inside them before adding the batter to help them pull off easily.
I have also made these with oat flour and they turned out great.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
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