CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFINS

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Chocolate muffin loaded with protein, low in fat, yet high in flavor.

Provided by Qhhunters

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packets CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Rich Milk Chocolate High Protein Powder Drink Mix
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup applesauce
½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 9 muffin wells with cupcake liners or spray with nonstick spray.
Whisk powder drink mix, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Whisk applesauce, yogurt, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl. Add the flour mixture; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until muffins spring back when touched, an additional 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g