Description
Whip up these delightful chocolate protein muffins, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. They’re packed with protein and flavor, using cocoa powder and protein powder to create a satisfying treat. You’ll learn how to balance the sweetness and rich chocolate taste for your perfect muffin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 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, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 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 tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use dark cocoa powder.
- Adjust the sugar to your preference; you can reduce it slightly if your protein powder is already sweetened.
- Feel free to add nuts or berries for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg