Whole Wheat Chocolate Muffins with Added Protein (and Sprinkles!)
Looking for a healthier chocolate muffin option? These whole wheat chocolate muffins with added protein are perfect for a sweet and satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 5 oz dried prunes
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 45g
- ¼ cups cocoa powder 20g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder I used 20g of 100% Any Whey
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small sauce pan add the prunes with enough water to cover them. Boil for 5 minutes and then simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and protein powder. Set aside.¼ cups cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt, 1 scoop unflavored protein powder, ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- Line a 6 muffin tin with muffin liners. Spray with non-stick spray in desired. (I used aluminum liners, they didn't stick at all!)
- Drain the prunes. They should be soft. Puree them in a food processor (I used my Magic Bullet). Add the banana, vanilla, and molasses, blend until smooth.5 oz dried prunes, 1 ripe banana, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon molasses
- Pour the prune mixture in a bowl. Whisk in the egg. Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If you are adding any chips, do it now.1 egg
- Divide the batter into the 6 muffin tins and bake for about 17 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
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