Chocolate Protein Muffins
You gotta love chocolate muffins that deliver a dose of protein to help keep you full and energized. Enjoy one for breakfast with eggs or yogurt or have it on its own as a power-you-up snack.
Chocolate Protein Muffins
You gotta love chocolate muffins that deliver a dose of protein to help keep you full and energized.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole wheat-white flour, or ¾ cup whole grain plus ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 scoops, ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 whole egg, lightly beaten
- 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1½ cups low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, may substitute with vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚. Liberally coat two standard muffin tins with nonstick oil spray and set aside. (Note: You can use silicone muffin liners or pour batter directly into muffin tins misted with nonstick oil spray; paper liners may stick to muffins.)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients (with the exception of chips).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and begin to mix. Add the chocolate chips right before the mixture is fully combined. Take care not to overmix.
- Pour batter evenly among 20 muffin cups and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 170Carbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 5gIron: 1.8mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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Best muffins ever!!!! Sometimes add applesauce to counter bring dry.
Hi Traci, best comment ever 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and we’re so glad you’ve been enjoying the muffins!
—Donna
I love your Chocolate Protein Muffins for Breakfast warmed w Greek yogurt.
This is the first time I made this version.
The previous recipe had apple sauce.
Can you send me that recipe.
Just tasted these Awesome also.
I freeze these in 4 paks so I always have on hand for mornings.
Thank you
TW
Hi Toni! So happy you’re loving these—and love that you freeze them in 4-packs…such a smart move for busy mornings! Take a look at your email…sending the previous recipe to your email!— Eliza (Team Joy)
Hello- is there a protein powder brand you recommend? I hear some have nasty ingredients. Thanks _ Greg
Hi Greg! You’re so smart to ask about this. I recommend checking out the “Clean Label Project” — they’ve independently tested a wide range of protein powders for contaminants/heavy metals and published a list of brands that meet their safety standards. Hope this helps!