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Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Irresistible and healthy, these mini muffins are packed with chocolate flavor and protein, perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop neutral protein powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener
  • 23 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a blender, puree the ripe bananas and milk until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
  6. Combine the banana mixture and vanilla extract with the egg and mix well.
  7. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  9. Divide the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  10. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool the muffins in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg