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Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins - Soft, Satisfying, and Easy to Make

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup quick oats (or finely chopped old-fashioned oats)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but nice)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% preferred) or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or light olive) or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. This helps the muffins release cleanly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Break up any clumps so the batter mixes evenly.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. Save a small handful for the tops.
  6. Fill the tin: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few extra chips on each for a bakery-style look.
  7. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the centers spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. This prevents soggy bottoms and helps set the texture.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm, or let them cool completely before storing. They pair great with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.