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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
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Rest Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
180
kcal
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
⅓
cup
Unsweetened cocoa
½
cup
Dark chocolate chips
½
cup
Greek yogurt
plain
1
Mashed ripe banana
about 1 medium
⅓
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:
85
g
|
Calories:
180
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Sodium:
160
mg
|
Potassium:
180
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
60
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
70
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg