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Easy Protein Muffins with Chocolate Chips


  • Author: Sophie Lark
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins 1x

Description

These moist and fluffy protein muffins are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and loaded with protein—perfect for post-workout snacks, breakfast on-the-go, or healthy treats for the whole family.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (6467 grams)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 cup almond flour

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together protein powder, baking powder, and almond flour.

  3. Stir in peanut butter and applesauce until smooth.

  4. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

  5. Scoop batter evenly into 8 muffin cups.

  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use sunflower seed butter to make it nut-free.

Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

Substitute applesauce with mashed banana or pumpkin puree for variations.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast, Healthy Treats
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g

Keywords: Protein Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Gluten-Free Muffins, Post-Workout Snack, High Protein Snacks