Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
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Here are soft, spongy chocolate muffins filled with sweet cherries, protein, and nutrition-packed! If you’re looking for baked goods high in protein, macro-friendly, and really tasty – this Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins recipe is for you! Make these muffins for a filling balanced breakfast, pre-workout snack, and healthy dessert.
Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins Recipe
These Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins are made with wholesome ingredients in just a few easy steps. These muffins pack on fiber, whole grains, and protein. It’s also no sugar muffin recipe — these muffins get their sweetness from sweet cherries, vanilla protein powder, and erythritol. Adding protein powder is key to making these muffins a healthy and satisfying alternative to those fat- and sugar-loaded muffins.
These modifications bring in at under 200 calories per muffin and keep you full longer while also nourishing your body.
Why This Muffin Recipe Is So Good?
- it’s a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make muffin recipe;
- that’s a healthy, protein packed breakfast on the go;
- it’s a great handy snack for work or school;
- these are sugar-free, low fat, macro-friendly muffins;
- it’s a perfect way to enjoy muffins without eating all of your calories;
- that’s perfect muffins to eat on a weight loss diet or a balanced
Are These Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins Good for Meal Prep?
You can make these healthy muffins in advance and keep them in the freezer in a zip lock bag for up to two weeks. Then, when you’re ready to eat, you can reheat your muffin in a toaster oven or microwave and enjoy.
Here are Some Other Low Calorie Healthy Desserts
Healthy Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
Low Calorie Strawberry Mousse Cake
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| Serving: | Prep time: | Cook Time: | Total Time: |
| 8 large muffins | 10 min | 25 min | 35 min |
Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
- 1 cup (or 145g) whole wheat flour
- ½ cup (55g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup (or 25g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg white (or 35g)
- ¾ cup (or 175g) plain Greek yogurt, 2%
- 3 Tbsp. (or 33g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp. (or 33g) erythritol of sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup (or 170g) sweet cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and chopped
How to Make Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 330°F. Line a muffin tray with 8 parchment or silicone liners.
- In a medium bowl combine the flours, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg white, Greek yogurt, melted butter, erythritol or sweetener, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined (don’t over mix)! Gently fold in the cherries.
- Spoon the batter into the lined muffin pans, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
- Enjoy!
How Many Calories in Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
| Calories (per 1 muffin, 83g): 177 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 213 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 6.5 g | Fat: 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates: 19.8 g | Carbohydrates: 23.8 g |
| Protein: 12.8 g | Protein: 15.4 g |
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Chocolate Cherry Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup or 145g whole wheat flour
- ½ cup 55g vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup or 25g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg white or 35g
- ¾ cup or 175g plain Greek yogurt, 2%
- 3 Tbsp. or 33g unsalted butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp. or 33g erythritol of sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup or 170g sweet cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 330°F. Line a muffin tray with 8 parchment or silicone liners.
- In a medium bowl combine the flours, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg white, Greek yogurt, melted butter, erythritol or sweetener, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined (don’t over mix)! Gently fold in the cherries.
- Spoon the batter into the lined muffin pans, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
- Enjoy!
Notes
| Calories (per 1 muffin, 83g): 177 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 213 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 6.5 g | Fat: 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates: 19.8 g | Carbohydrates: 23.8 g |
| Protein: 12.8 g | Protein: 15.4 g |