Chocolate *Protein* Muffins That You'll Love

Chocolate *Protein* Muffins
The best *protein* muffin you will ever have
 
This recipe makes 12 muffins that are over 5 grams of protein each with and tons of fall flavors and a chocolate hug!
 
PREP TIME:  15 minutes       COOK TIME:  30 minutes        OVEN TEMP:  350°
 
INGREDIENTS:
1 ¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (used Jen’s mix)
½ cup gluten-free oats
½ tsp xanthan gum
½ cup Earth Chimp Chocolate Protein Powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup coconut sugar
1 cup banana, mashed
½ cup applesauce, no added sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
¼ cup coconut oil
¾ cup chocolate chips, 60% dark chocolate
 
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix all the first 7 (dry) ingredients in a bowl.
2. In a separate mixing bowl add eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, banana, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry. (You can do this batter by hand or use a hand mixer.)
4.Using a ¼ cup measuring cup scoop level portions into a muffin/ cupcake pan.
5. Top with the chocolate chips.
*You can place the chips into the mixture and stir, but I always prefer them on top. It’s up to how YOU like them!
6.Place into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.