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Stacked healthy chocolate muffins with a bite taken from top muffin

Healthy Chocolate Protein Muffins

These healthy chocolate muffins are packed with protein and wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, bananas, and whole wheat flour—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin standard size
  • 12 Paper muffin liners optional, for easy removal
  • 2 Mixing bowls one for wet, one for dry
  • 1 Wire whisk
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Ice cream scoop for portioning
  • 1 Wire cooling rack
  • 1 Toothpick for doneness test

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup Oat flour
  • cup Unsweetened cocoa
  • ½ cup Dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 Mashed ripe banana about 1 medium
  • cup Pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Coconut oil melted
  • 2 Eggs room temp
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup Almond milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare muffin tin with liners.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, mash banana and combine with yogurt, syrup, oil, etc.
  • Add eggs and mix until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Divide into cups and let batter rest 10 mins.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.3mg