Soft, rich, and chocolatey muffins packed with protein—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout treats that actually keep you full.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 muffins)
🍫 Dry ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
🥚 Wet ingredients
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- ¼ cup almond milk (or any milk)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍫 Chocolate boost
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if preferred)
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp extra cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep oven & tray
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a muffin tray with liners or lightly grease it.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make sure there are no lumps.
3. Mix wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine
- Slowly add wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
5. Add chocolate chips
- Fold in dark chocolate chips for that “double chocolate” richness.
6. Fill muffin tray
- Divide batter evenly into 10–12 muffin cups.
- Optional: sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top for bakery-style look.
7. Bake
- Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (a little melted chocolate is okay).
- Do not overbake—keeps them soft and moist.
8. Cool & serve
- Let muffins cool in tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Enjoy warm for gooey chocolate centers 🍫🔥
💪 Protein Boost Tips
- Add 1 extra scoop protein powder if batter is not too thick
- Use high-protein Greek yogurt
- Swap half flour with almond flour for lower carb option
🍫 Serving Ideas
- With peanut butter drizzle 🥜
- As a post-workout snack 💪
- With coffee or milk ☕
- Warmed up for dessert-style treat
💛 Tips for perfect muffins
- Don’t overmix (keeps them fluffy)
- Slightly underbake for gooey texture
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days
- Freeze for up to 2 months
