These amazing muffins are a healthy way to enjoy the benefits of chocolate and protein, any time of day. And you can make them in just 30 minutes!
Eggs, almond flour, and Greek yogurt give these muffins a fluffy texture as well as 10 grams of protein each. Rich dark chocolate provides antioxidants, magnesium, and energy-boosting theobromine to support the entire body. High-quality dark chocolate is the only form of sweetener in these muffins, making them perfectly fudgy without tasting sugary.
I know you’ll love them as much as I do!
Wishing you health and happiness,
Mark Hyman, MD
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Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large pasture-raised eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups blanched fine almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup cacao powder, unsweetened
- 1 (60-gram) bar dark chocolate, chopped (I used HU Kitchen)
Optional Toppings
- Cacao nibs
- Almond butter
- Dark chocolate chips
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper cups or use a sturdy silicone muffin form.
2. Combine the wet ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well until combined.
3. Combine the almond flour, baking powder, and cacao powder in a large bowl.
4. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir well until no lumps remain. Fold the chocolate into the batter.
5. Divide the batter evenly amongst 12 muffin slots. Then top with optional toppings, if using.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
Nutritional analysis per muffin: Calories: 244, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 71mg, Carbohydrates: 9g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 10g, Net Carbs: 5g