Double Chocolate Protein Muffins (100 Calories, 6 Ingredients)

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Double Chocolate Protein Muffins (100 Calories, 6 Ingredients)

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Lauren

These Double Chocolate Protein Muffins explode with the richest chocolate flavor! Lower in carbs, calories, and fats than your typical double chocolate muffin, these protein-packed treats will help tame your chocolate cravings in a way you can feel good about. Best part? Just 6 ingredients!

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Equipment

Muffin pan

Ingredients

2 cups Kodiak Dark Chocolate Power Cakes mix (212g)
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g) or chocolate
1 Tbsp dark cocoa powder (5g)
1 cup canned pumpkin (244g)
2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (30g) divided
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240g) or other milk of choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray.
Add all ingredients (except the chocolate chips) to a bowl and mix well to combine.
Then, fold in half of the chocolate chips.
Distribute batter evenly amongst 12 muffin cups. Top with remaining chocolate chips.*
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. A shorter baking time results in a more moist texture. A longer baking time results in a more cake-like texture.

Notes

To make gluten-free: substitute dark chocolate power cakes for a gluten-free pancake mix, like Kodiak Cakes Gluten Free Flapjack and Waffle Mix, or your other favorite gluten free pancake mix!

To make dairy-free/vegan: substitute dark chocolate power cakes for a plant-based pancake mix, like Kodiak Cakes Plant Based Flapjack and Waffle Mix; use a plant-based protein powder, like PEScience SELECT Vegan Protein, dairy-free chocolate chips like Enjoy Life and a dairy-free milk.

*If you are planning to have these muffins as a grab-and-go option, I would recommend adding all the chocolate chips in the batter (versus saving some for topping) so they are less messy when you store and transport them.

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