Healthy Chocolate Protein Muffins Using Box Mix!
Serves 12
5 mins prep
20 mins cook
25 mins total
Most “protein muffins” taste like a compromise: dry, rubbery, or weirdly chalky. These chocolate protein muffins are different. I test gluten-free, high-protein baking for a living (my protein desserts have gone viral for a reason!), and this easy recipe gives you rich, bakery-style muffins with a fluffy texture and extra protein, without a long ingredient list. They're super easy to make & perfect for beginner bakers!
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boxgluten-free chocolate muffin mixI use Simple Mills
- scoopschocolate protein powderor fun flavors like Wild Blueberry protein powder, see post for more details
Ingredients needed to make the box mix; mine needed:
largeeggssee post for substitution notes
cupavocado oil
cupwateror cold brewed coffee for richer chocolate flavor
tbspvanilla extract
Optional add ins
Prep your pan. Preheat your oven according to the muffin mix instructions and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
Mix the batter. In a large bowl, prepare the muffin mix according to the box directions (wet ingredients + dry ingredients), then add 1–2 scoops protein powder and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold in add-ins. Add dark chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts if using and fold in gently.
Bake. Scoop batter into the muffin tin using a measuring cup or cookie scoop and bake according to box instructions.
Cool. Let muffins cool to room temperature before storing so they don’t get soggy.