Healthy Chocolate Protein Muffins: Easy Guilt-Free Treats for Everyone
These Healthy Chocolate Protein Muffins are a delicious and guilt-free treat that everyone will enjoy.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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