Chocolate Protein Muffins  These make a great breakfast food or even pre-workout snack if you w

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

1. Preheat  oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with foil cupcake liners, or spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. 
2. 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.
3. Place mixture in a bowl and gently stir in  the chocolate chips. Scoop mixture into prepared muffin pans.
4. Place muffins tins in the oven for approximately 15 minutes.  
5. Let cool & enjoy!!!