Quick and easy chocolate peanut butter muffins that are packed with protein and can be made in the microwave in minutes!
Author: Spencer Miller the MacroChef
Serves: 10 muffins
Ingredients
1¼ cup oats
1 scoop Ascent chocolate peanut butter casein protein
1 scoop Ascent chocolate peanut butter whey protein
2 whole eggs
3 tbsp. natural peanut butter
3 tbsp. oil (I used olive oil)
¼ cup + 1 tbsp. milk (I used unsweetened almond)
3 tbsp. honey
pinch of salt
½ tsp. baking powder
⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks (+ more for topping)
2 tbsp. honey roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
Add all ingredients except for dark chocolate chunks and peanuts to a blender or food processor. Blend until a smooth batter is form. Do not continue to blend once everything is combined, it will over whip the batter.
Fold in the chocolate chunks. Spray 10 silicone muffin molds with nonstick spray. Evenly distribute the batter between the 10 muffin molds.
Place on a plate or tray and microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Check at 45 seconds, and if needed microwave for additional time in 15 second intervals to prevent over-cooking.
Let cool, or place in the freezer for a few minutes to cool quicker.
Melt extra dark chocolate in the microwave. Drizzle over top of the muffins. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Enjoy!
Notes
*Can substitute chocolate peanut butter protein for chocolate protein. **Do not use all whey protein as it dries out more than whey and muffins will become extremely dry.