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• Why You Need My Protein Muffin Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Protein Muffins
• My Recipe Tips
• Recipe Variations
• More Protein Powder Desserts
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Protein Muffins (Healthy & No Refined Sugar)
• Recipe Reviews

Years ago, one of my favorite things in the world was a coffeehouse latte and a sugary muffin for breakfast. In college, it was my favorite study snack – and no wonder I had no energy. Like my low carb blueberry muffins , today’s double chocolate protein muffins recipe is inspired by those memories… but much healthier.

I didn’t want to choose between chocolate protein muffins and chocolate chip protein muffins, so this recipe is both. And I feel so much better eating them than I did after those coffeehouse ones.

Why You Need My Protein Muffin Recipe

• Rich, double chocolate flavor
• Moist, cakey texture (NOT rubbery or dry!)
• 10 grams of protein and 5 grams net carbs per muffin
• Prep in one bowl & bake in less than 30 minutes
• The perfect snack or filling breakfast
• Creates naturally keto and gluten-free muffins!
• Double chocolate… need I say more?

Baking with protein can create some dry results, but there’s a surprisingly simple solution: The sweetener! I use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend because it measures just like sugar and locks in moisture — so you get a perfectly sweet muffin without the sugar spike.

Get Besti For This Recipe Here

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my healthy protein muffins recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

Some protein muffin recipes use ingredients like Greek yogurt, oat flour, banana, or gluten-free flour, but this recipe uses low carb ingredients to keep them higher in protein and lower in sugar!

• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Locks in moisture, so these high protein muffins stay moist and sugar-free! You can make them with another sweetener if you must, but know that they will turn out more dry.
• Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Another natural source of protein that keeps this recipe gluten free. The fine grind delivers a texture closer to traditional flour! Avoid using almond meal, or almond flour brands that are coarser. Coconut flour is too dry and does not make a good substitute, but if you have a nut allergy, sunflower seed meal might work.
• Collagen Protein Powder – If you’ve seen my protein cookie dough bites or peanut butter protein cookies , you know I’m a huge fan of using collagen protein powder in low carb recipes. And this neutral powder makes a moist, cakey muffin, too. I prefer it over whey protein powder, but technically any unflavored protein powder will work in this recipe.
• Cocoa Powder – A must for easy chocolate protein muffins! Cocoa powder imparts a richer chocolate flavor than using melted chocolate. Make sure it’s unsweetened, and I typically recommend Dutch processed cocoa powder, which is less bitter.
• Baking Powder – Helps the muffins rise. Make sure it is fresh for best results. Don’t use baking soda, which is not the same and will yield a result that is bitter and does not rise.
• Sea Salt – Balances the sweet taste in the muffins.
• Coconut Oil – Keeps the muffins moist. You can also use butter or ghee. I don’t recommend substituting liquid oils, such as avocado oil, as this will change the texture of the end result.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – Helps the batter reach the right consistency. Feel free to substitute with your favorite keto milk , or make homemade almond milk . Make sure it’s at room temperature, to avoid solidifying the coconut oil when mixing.
• Eggs – Use whole, large eggs, at room temperature for the same reason as the almond milk. Flax eggs might work for an egg-free option, but I have not tested this to confirm.
• Vanilla Extract – Use the best quality vanilla you can.
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – Turns these into chocolate chip protein muffins! You can also use a chopped sugar-free dark chocolate bar.

How To Make Protein Muffins

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Mix dry ingredients. Mix almond flour, Besti, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and protein powder in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add wet ingredients. Stir in melted coconut oil and almond milk, followed by eggs and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips.

1. Scoop. Transfer muffin batter to a lined muffin tin, filling cups evenly. Add additional chocolate chips on top, if desired.
2. Bake. Bake the protein muffins until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool on a cooling rack for the best texture.

My Recipe Tips

• Expect a thick batter. It will be thicker than traditional muffin recipes, but this is normal.
• Use the right sweetener. To avoid a dry muffin, use a an allulose-based sweetener, like Besti , instead of sugar alcohols such as erythritol. (Most brands of monk fruit and stevia also are erythritol-based. Besti is not, and keeps baked goods moist.)
• Cool completely. The texture is better this way, but you can easily warm them up later.
• Add chocolate chips in the batter and on top. It’s optional, but makes them look extra nice.

Recipe Variations

Want a different flavor? Try some of these other flavor variations:

• Banana – Make banana protein muffins by replacing the cocoa powder with 1 mashed ripe banana and an extra 1/4 cup of almond flour. Reduce the almond milk to 1/4 cup.
• Blueberry – Replace the cocoa powder with 1/2 cup additional almond flour, omit the chocolate chips, and add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter to make blueberry protein muffins. (You can also try my almond flour blueberry muffins instead.)
• Pumpkin – Replace the cocoa powder with 1/2 cup additional almond flour, replace the almond milk with 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree, and add 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice . You can use the chocolate chips or omit them. (Or, try my almond flour pumpkin muffins instead.)

More Protein Powder Desserts

Looking to sneak more protein into you treats? Try these recipes!

• Keto Protein Cookie Dough
• Protein Donuts
• Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
• Protein Ice Cream

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Muffin Tin – Can’t make muffins without one! I like that this one cleans easily if any batter gets outside the liners.
• Parchment Muffin Liners – Nothing sticks to these. Don’t confuse them with regular paper liners; the parchment ones are much better.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder ▢
• 1/4 cup Collagen protein powder ▢
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil (melted) ▢
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
• 3 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
• 3/4 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with 12 parchment paper liners or silicone muffin liners .
2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, collagen, baking powder, and sea salt.
3. Stir in the melted coconut oil and almond milk. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips last. (If you’d like, you can reserve 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips to add on top.)
4. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling almost full. If you reserved some chocolate chips in the previous step, sprinkle them on top and press gently into the batter.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes , until the tops are slightly darker on the edges and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 muffin

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get moist, perfectly textured muffins with just the right amount of sweetness!
• Store: Keep on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for up to 10.
• Freeze: Cool, wrap tight, and freeze for a month. Reheat for the best texture—microwave or warm in the oven with a little butter!

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Protein Muffins (Healthy & No Refined Sugar)

These easy protein muffins are moist, rich, super chocolaty, healthy and refined sugar free! They are quick to prepare and need just one bowl.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/low-carb-double-chocolate-protein-muffins-recipe/

Ingredients

• 2 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
• 1 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
• 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Collagen protein powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil (melted)
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature)
• 3 large Eggs (at room temperature)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with 12 parchment paper liners or silicone muffin liners .
2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, collagen, baking powder, and sea salt.
3. Stir in the melted coconut oil and almond milk. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips last. (If you’d like, you can reserve 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips to add on top.)
4. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling almost full. If you reserved some chocolate chips in the previous step, sprinkle them on top and press gently into the batter.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes , until the tops are slightly darker on the edges and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 muffin

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get moist, perfectly textured muffins with just the right amount of sweetness!
• Store: Keep on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for up to 10.
• Freeze: Cool, wrap tight, and freeze for a month. Reheat for the best texture—microwave or warm in the oven with a little butter!

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You Need My Protein Muffin Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Protein Muffins
• My Recipe Tips
• Recipe Variations
• More Protein Powder Desserts
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Protein Muffins (Healthy & No Refined Sugar)
• Recipe Reviews

Years ago, one of my favorite things in the world was a coffeehouse latte and a sugary muffin for breakfast. In college, it was my favorite study snack – and no wonder I had no energy. Like my low carb blueberry muffins , today’s double chocolate protein muffins recipe is inspired by those memories… but much healthier.

I didn’t want to choose between chocolate protein muffins and chocolate chip protein muffins, so this recipe is both. And I feel so much better eating them than I did after those coffeehouse ones.

Why You Need My Protein Muffin Recipe

• Rich, double chocolate flavor
• Moist, cakey texture (NOT rubbery or dry!)
• 10 grams of protein and 5 grams net carbs per muffin
• Prep in one bowl & bake in less than 30 minutes
• The perfect snack or filling breakfast
• Creates naturally keto and gluten-free muffins!
• Double chocolate… need I say more?

Baking with protein can create some dry results, but there’s a surprisingly simple solution: The sweetener! I use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend because it measures just like sugar and locks in moisture — so you get a perfectly sweet muffin without the sugar spike.

Get Besti For This Recipe Here

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my healthy protein muffins recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

Some protein muffin recipes use ingredients like Greek yogurt, oat flour, banana, or gluten-free flour, but this recipe uses low carb ingredients to keep them higher in protein and lower in sugar!

• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Locks in moisture, so these high protein muffins stay moist and sugar-free! You can make them with another sweetener if you must, but know that they will turn out more dry.
• Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Another natural source of protein that keeps this recipe gluten free. The fine grind delivers a texture closer to traditional flour! Avoid using almond meal, or almond flour brands that are coarser. Coconut flour is too dry and does not make a good substitute, but if you have a nut allergy, sunflower seed meal might work.
• Collagen Protein Powder – If you’ve seen my protein cookie dough bites or peanut butter protein cookies , you know I’m a huge fan of using collagen protein powder in low carb recipes. And this neutral powder makes a moist, cakey muffin, too. I prefer it over whey protein powder, but technically any unflavored protein powder will work in this recipe.
• Cocoa Powder – A must for easy chocolate protein muffins! Cocoa powder imparts a richer chocolate flavor than using melted chocolate. Make sure it’s unsweetened, and I typically recommend Dutch processed cocoa powder, which is less bitter.
• Baking Powder – Helps the muffins rise. Make sure it is fresh for best results. Don’t use baking soda, which is not the same and will yield a result that is bitter and does not rise.
• Sea Salt – Balances the sweet taste in the muffins.
• Coconut Oil – Keeps the muffins moist. You can also use butter or ghee. I don’t recommend substituting liquid oils, such as avocado oil, as this will change the texture of the end result.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – Helps the batter reach the right consistency. Feel free to substitute with your favorite keto milk , or make homemade almond milk . Make sure it’s at room temperature, to avoid solidifying the coconut oil when mixing.
• Eggs – Use whole, large eggs, at room temperature for the same reason as the almond milk. Flax eggs might work for an egg-free option, but I have not tested this to confirm.
• Vanilla Extract – Use the best quality vanilla you can.
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – Turns these into chocolate chip protein muffins! You can also use a chopped sugar-free dark chocolate bar.

How To Make Protein Muffins

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Mix dry ingredients. Mix almond flour, Besti, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and protein powder in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add wet ingredients. Stir in melted coconut oil and almond milk, followed by eggs and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips.

1. Scoop. Transfer muffin batter to a lined muffin tin, filling cups evenly. Add additional chocolate chips on top, if desired.
2. Bake. Bake the protein muffins until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool on a cooling rack for the best texture.

My Recipe Tips

• Expect a thick batter. It will be thicker than traditional muffin recipes, but this is normal.
• Use the right sweetener. To avoid a dry muffin, use a an allulose-based sweetener, like Besti , instead of sugar alcohols such as erythritol. (Most brands of monk fruit and stevia also are erythritol-based. Besti is not, and keeps baked goods moist.)
• Cool completely. The texture is better this way, but you can easily warm them up later.
• Add chocolate chips in the batter and on top. It’s optional, but makes them look extra nice.

Recipe Variations

Want a different flavor? Try some of these other flavor variations:

• Banana – Make banana protein muffins by replacing the cocoa powder with 1 mashed ripe banana and an extra 1/4 cup of almond flour. Reduce the almond milk to 1/4 cup.
• Blueberry – Replace the cocoa powder with 1/2 cup additional almond flour, omit the chocolate chips, and add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter to make blueberry protein muffins. (You can also try my almond flour blueberry muffins instead.)
• Pumpkin – Replace the cocoa powder with 1/2 cup additional almond flour, replace the almond milk with 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree, and add 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice . You can use the chocolate chips or omit them. (Or, try my almond flour pumpkin muffins instead.)

More Protein Powder Desserts

Looking to sneak more protein into you treats? Try these recipes!

• Keto Protein Cookie Dough
• Protein Donuts
• Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
• Protein Ice Cream

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Muffin Tin – Can’t make muffins without one! I like that this one cleans easily if any batter gets outside the liners.
• Parchment Muffin Liners – Nothing sticks to these. Don’t confuse them with regular paper liners; the parchment ones are much better.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder ▢
• 1/4 cup Collagen protein powder ▢
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil (melted) ▢
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
• 3 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
• 3/4 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with 12 parchment paper liners or silicone muffin liners .
2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, collagen, baking powder, and sea salt.
3. Stir in the melted coconut oil and almond milk. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips last. (If you’d like, you can reserve 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips to add on top.)
4. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling almost full. If you reserved some chocolate chips in the previous step, sprinkle them on top and press gently into the batter.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes , until the tops are slightly darker on the edges and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 muffin

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get moist, perfectly textured muffins with just the right amount of sweetness!
• Store: Keep on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for up to 10.
• Freeze: Cool, wrap tight, and freeze for a month. Reheat for the best texture—microwave or warm in the oven with a little butter!

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Protein Muffin Recipe