Chocolate Protein Muffins
These make a great breakfast food or even pre-workout snack if you want to get some protein & carbs in for energy! These are a super delicious and healthy alternative to Chocolate Muffins, with only 60-110 calories each (depending on size) and plenty of protein!
Yields: 12 large muffins, or 24 small muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 and ¾ cup oats
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-½ tsp. baking powder
- 1-½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda granular) OR ¼ cup + 2 tbs stevia
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or even better – dark chocolate chunks for antioxidant power!)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with foil cupcake liners, or spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a blender, (or food processor), mix all of the ingredients together, except for the chocolate chips. Blend until oats are ground and mixture is smooth.
- Place mixture in a bowl and gently stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop mixture into prepared muffin pans.
- Place muffins tins in the oven for approximately 15 minutes.
- Let cool & enjoy!!!