Indulge guilt-free with this delicious double chocolate muffin recipe! Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack, these muffins are packed with rich chocolate flavor and a boost of protein to keep you energized. Made with wholesome ingredients like Botanica’s Perfect Protein Chocolate, cocoa, and dark chocolate chips, they’re a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting your fitness goals. Enjoy the perfect balance of decadent taste and nutritional benefits!
Recipe by Teri-Ann Carty
Double Chocolate Muffins with Perfect Protein
Ingredients:
- 3 rip bananas (mashed)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup Perfect Protein Chocolate
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350. Line a muffin tin with parchment liners.
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In a medium sized bowl, mash bananas well. Add egg and whisk to combine.
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Whisk in olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla until homogenous.
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Whisk together dry ingredients except for chocolate chips.
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Fold in dry ingredients.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Use an ice-cream scoop to divide batter evenly.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of batter. Tap the muffin pan several times on the counter to even out the batter.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky salt.
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Enjoy while warm or save for later as a protein-packed breakfast or snack!
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