Say hello to my latest obsession . . .
One bowl mocha fudge protein muffins!
Because life’s busy, mornings are crazy and sometimes I want to eat cake for breakfast!
Please tell me I’m not the only one?!
The recipe below makes 1 jumbo, 2 large or 4 mini muffins so it perfect for those moments when you need a rich chocolate muffin (or 2) but don’t want to bake, or can’t be trusted with ( ← tell me I’m not the only one?!) an entire batch of 12 – 24!
So, if you, like me, are looking for a way to eat dessert for breakfast (or breakfast for dessert), then look no further friend, this right here, these light, fluffy, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, espresso infused , secretly healthy, mocha fudge protein muffins are exactly what you need!
Even if you’re not actively looking and I don’t think it matters what the question is these soft, tender, light, fluffy, secretly healthy, rich chocolate muffins are the answer!
Chocolate doesn’t ask questions chocolate simply understands!
Rich in antioxidants, packed with protein and spiked with the perfect hit of espresso – sure sounds like a balanced breakfast to me?!
And then we have that optional, but not really, rich chocolate frosting . . .
It’s so not necessary but oh so worth it!
It’s fudgy and rich, luscious and creamy and so deliciously addicting that I strongly suggest you make yourself a double batch. One to frost your secretly healthy, mocha fudge protein muffins and another to just sit and eat by the spoonful do it . . .
Thank me later!
Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in one bowl with one spoon and can be ready to devour in less than 15 minutes!
Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, espresso-infused, light, fluffy bites of protein-packed deliciousness!
Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Sugar free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan friendly but most importantly they really are a little slice of heaven right here on earth and you need them in your life because,
You really can have your cake and eat it too! Double frosting for me, please!
1 bowl + 15 minutes . . .
Make them, eat them, love, love, love them xo
Ingredients –
Makes 2 large, 4 medium or 6 mini muffinsOne Bowl {Flourless} Mocha Fudge Protein Muffins for two - or just you xo
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Persons: 2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- For the muffins –
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons of almond butter – or nut/seed butter of choice – I love tahini for a nut free version, you can also sub coconut oil or ghee
- 2 Tablespoon vanilla yoghurt
- 1 Tablespoon of almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons of almond flour
- 1 Tablespoon of protein powder – I use Naked Harvest choc swirl THRIVE plant based protein pwd – XOEM = 15% off if you want to try
- 1-2 Tablespoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener – depending on how sweet you want it
- 1 Tablespoon of cacao
- 1 teaspoon of instant espresso
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon – but really, measure with your heart
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- For the frosting –
- 1 Cup vanilla Greek stykle yoghurt
- 1 Tablespoon of choc almond or hazelnut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
- 1 teaspoon of choc creamer or cacao
- 1 Tablespoon of choc protein powder (or more cacao + pwd sweetener of choice)
- 1 pinch of salt
- Vanilla almond milk , as much as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Instructions
- For the muffins ;
- Preheat oven to 175’C (350’F)
- Line (or grease and flour) your muffin tray with paper cases and set aside
- Place all cupcake ingredients in to a medium bowl and stir until well combined
- Spoon in to your prepared muffin tray and bake for 12-15 minutes for large muffins or 8-12 for minis – until tops spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick.
- Allow to cool in the tray for a 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack (or pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes) to cool completely
- While your muffins are cooling prepare the frosting –
- Place all ingredients in to a small bowl then stir until smooth creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust to desired level of rich, nutty, chocolaty deliciousness.
- Slather on to your muffins.
- Devour!
Enjoy xo
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Question of the day –
Do you prefer a sweet or savoury breakfast?
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