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High Protein Low Carb Chocolate Protein Muffins - Easy, Satisfying, and Guilt-Free

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fine almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate whey or plant-based protein powder (not a mass gainer)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (plus 1–2 tbsp if needed)
  • 1/3 cup granular or liquid zero-calorie sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit blend), adjusted to taste
  • 2 tbsp avocado or melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp brewed coffee for deeper chocolate flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil spray.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined and lump-free.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, sweetener, oil, vanilla, and coffee (if using) until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. If the batter seems dry or very thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of almond milk. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
  5. Add chips: Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if you like.
  6. Fill the tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle on any remaining chips.
  7. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and improves texture.