Description

Delicious and nutritious Dark Chocolate Protein Muffins made with whole wheat flour, protein powder, and chia seeds. These muffins are rich in cocoa and dark chocolate chunks, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast treat that combines indulgence with protein-packed ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Brown Sugar
3 tablespoons Baking Soda
1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Protein Powder
2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Chocolate Milk
1 cup Apple Sauce
7 Eggs
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Garnish

Coarse Sugar, to taste

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan using coconut oil or butter. Break the dark chocolate chunks into smaller pieces using a rolling pin for even distribution.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate milk, apple sauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, and chia seeds, mixing thoroughly.
Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously. Mix until the batter is smooth and homogeneous, then fold in the dark chocolate chunks roughly to incorporate.
Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean without batter sticking to it.
Garnish and Serve: After baking, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the muffins for an added crunch and sweetness. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your protein-packed dark chocolate muffins!

Notes

Use whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutrients.
The protein powder can be any flavor you prefer, though unflavored or chocolate works best.
Chia seeds add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Apple sauce serves as a healthy substitute for oil or butter, providing moisture with less fat.
Check muffins starting at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.
These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Bakery
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: dark chocolate protein muffins, healthy muffins, whole wheat muffins, protein packed snacks, chia seed muffins, chocolate muffins