There are numerous sources of protein in these protein-packed chocolate chip muffins – creamy almond butter, luscious Greek yogurt, nutty almond flour, eggs and vanilla-flavored protein powder, providing 10 grams of protein per serving. But the touch of sweetness from the brown sugar, as well as the chocolate chips studded through, make these muffins perfectly satisfying and irresistibly tasty, too. While these muffins add a boost of protein, they shouldn’t be considered a full meal replacement. We recommend pairing with a hard-boiled egg or cup of Greek yogurt for even more protein.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 50 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 12 muffins |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the liners
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour (see Cook’s Note)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup all-natural almond butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and spray the liners lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk the almond flour, all-purpose flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Whisk the almond butter, brown sugar, yogurt and almond milk in a large bowl until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs and whisk until just combined. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter evenly into the paper liners.
- Bake until the muffins are golden brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 263 |
| Total Fat | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 33 milligrams |
| Sodium | 140 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 25 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Sugar | 17 grams |
| Protein | 10 grams |