Description
These chocolate protein muffins are a perfect way to enjoy a sweet treat while getting a boost of protein. Made with cocoa powder and protein powder, they offer a rich chocolate flavor balanced with just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, applesauce or mashed banana, melted oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking. If your protein powder is very sweet, you might reduce the sugar slightly.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified