High-Protein Double Chocolate Muffins
These chocolate muffins are soft, rich, and packed with protein while staying lighter than bakery-style muffins. Great for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Servings
12 muffins
Estimated Nutrition (per muffin)
- Calories: ~165
- Protein: ~11g
- Carbs: ~12g
- Fat: ~7g
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or sugar-free syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line muffin tin with paper liners or spray lightly with oil.
Step 2 — Mix Dry Ingredients
In large bowl whisk together:
- oat flour
- protein powder
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
Break up any cocoa lumps.
Step 3 — Mix Wet Ingredients
In separate bowl whisk:
- eggs
- Greek yogurt
- almond milk
- syrup
- vanilla
Mix until smooth.
Step 4 — Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Stir gently until just combined.
Do not overmix.
Fold in most of the chocolate chips.
Reserve a few for topping.
Step 5 — Fill Muffin Cups
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
Fill about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Step 6 — Bake
Bake 16–20 minutes.
A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Do not overbake.
Step 7 — Cool
Cool in pan 5 minutes.
Transfer to wire rack.
Storage
Room Temperature
- 2 days sealed
Refrigerator
- 5 days
Freezer
- Up to 2 months
Optional Variations
Extra Fudgy
Add:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Low-Carb Version
Replace oat flour with:
- almond flour
Use:
- sugar-free sweetener
Mocha Chocolate
Add:
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
Banana Chocolate
Add:
- 1 mashed banana
Reduce milk slightly.
Weight Watchers Style Adjustments
To lower calories and points:
- use sugar-free chocolate chips
- use nonfat Greek yogurt
- reduce chocolate chips to 1/4 cup
- use zero-calorie sweetener
Protein Boost Options
Add:
- collagen peptides
- extra protein powder
- high-protein milk
If batter gets too thick:
- add 1–2 tablespoons milk
