Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe
If you love chocolate and want to eat healthy, this Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe is perfect for you. These muffins are soft, moist and full of rich chocolate flavor. They are made with protein so they keep you full for a longer time. You can enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack or after your workout.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour or oat flour
- Chocolate protein powder
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk or plant-based milk
- Honey or maple syrup
- Coconut oil or olive oil
- Vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C or 350°F. Line a muffin tray with liners or lightly grease each cup.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, add flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Prepare wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Combine wet and dry
- Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently until no dry spots remain.
Add chocolate chips
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if using. Do not overmix the batter.
Fill muffin cups
- Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. Fill each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake the muffins
- Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness.
Cool before serving
- Remove muffins from the oven. Let them cool for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whey or plant-based protein powder for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft.
- Add mashed banana for extra moisture and natural sweetness.
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Replace honey with dates syrup for a vegan-friendly option.