Protein Muffins with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup gluten-free baking flour blend or all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 2% or full-fat
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
• 2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Optional toppings: chopped peanuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pan or baking sheet with parchment or non-stick spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine all wet ingredients (eggs, oil, sweetener, vanilla, etc.) and whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Add all dry ingredients (protein powder, flour, cocoa, baking agents) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Fold in any add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, fruit) and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 18 to 25 minutes (cookies and muffins on the shorter side, brownies/bars longer), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

6. 6

   Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing or serving.