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A plate of freshly baked protein chocolate chip muffins with golden tops and melted chocolate chips.
Lindsay Lehrer

Protein Chocolate Chip Muffins

5 from 1 vote
These protein-packed chocolate chip muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack. Packed with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and chocolate chips, they’re a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Quick & Easy
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour You can swap with oat flour or almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 scoops protein powder Use your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder. I use vanilla.
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips 1.5 cups for the batter, ½ cup for topping.
  • Coarse sugar optional – Adds a little crunch on top for that bakery-style look.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls 
  • Kitchen-aid or Whisk 
  • Muffin Tin or Nonstick Spray
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons 
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon 
  • Toothpick  To check for doneness.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, protein powder, and brown sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1.5 cups of chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips and coarse sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes (or 12–14 minutes for mini muffins), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.