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Chocolate Protein Muffins

This easy chocolate protein muffins recipe with chocolate chips is an indulgent breakfast option that won't give you a sugar-high.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate muffins, chocolate protein muffins, healthy chocolate muffins recipe
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Amy

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder (2 scoops)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 4 egg whites lightly beaten
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 ½ cups coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Liberally coat two standard muffin tins with non-stick spray and set aside, or line standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients.
  • Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. 
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the well and begin to mix. 
  • Add the chocolate chips right before the mixture is fully combined. Do not over mix, just blend the chips into the batter. 
  • Pour batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for approximately 20 minutes.