Chocolate Protein Muffins Easy (Print)

Enjoy moist, chocolate-filled muffins rich in protein; ideal for energized mornings or snacks.

# Components:

→ Dry Components

01 - 1 cup (80 g) rolled oats
02 - 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
03 - 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 scoops (approximately 60 g) chocolate protein powder
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Components

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
12 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Inclusions

15 - 1/2 cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips, plus additional for topping (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing the cups.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, milk, honey or maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix the batter.
05 - Gently fold the dark chocolate chips into the batter.
06 - Divide the prepared batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. If desired, sprinkle additional dark chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich chocolate flavor that tastes like a treat but is healthy enough for breakfast
  • Boosts your daily protein intake without protein bar texture
  • Ready from start to finish in just thirty minutes
  • Moist and fluffy, not dense or dry
  • No fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients needed
02 -
  • High protein breakfast or snack option that keeps you full
  • Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully for meal prep
03 -
  • The secret to soft flavorful muffins is not to overmix once you add the dry and wet ingredients together
  • If you have extra ripe bananas you can sub them for applesauce to add sweetness and moisture
  • Using room temperature eggs and yogurt keeps the batter smooth and helps with a better rise

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