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High Protein Double Chocolate Protein Muffins - A Rich, Satisfying Snack

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Protein powder: Whey or a smooth plant-based blend (chocolate or vanilla)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Oat flour (or rolled oats to blend into flour)
  • All-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend)
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Espresso powder (optional but recommended)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (2% works best)
  • Eggs
  • Milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
  • Avocado oil or light olive oil (melted coconut oil works too)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • Mini dark chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1 tsp espresso powder.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/3 cup honey or maple, and 1/4 cup brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thick—avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Add 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips. Fold a few times to distribute evenly.
  6. Portion: Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. For extra chocolate, sprinkle a few more mini chips on top. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if you like contrast.
  7. Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (a little melted chocolate is okay).
  8. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the texture and prevents sogginess.