Gluten Free Muffins — Healthy Chocolate Protein Muffins
Moist, rich, and packed with chocolate flavor, these healthy chocolate zucchini protein muffins are naturally sweetened, loaded with nutrients, and perfect for meal prep or post-workout snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 muffins 1x
Ingredients
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1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry (about 1 cup)
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1 ripe banana (or ½ cup unsweetened applesauce)
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup Greek yogurt
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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½ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup oat flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
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In a bowl, whisk banana, eggs, yogurt, syrup, vanilla, and zucchini.
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Stir in protein powder, cocoa, oat flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
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Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
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Divide into 10–12 muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
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Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer. Great warm with nut butter or yogurt.