Looking for a way to satisfy your chocolate craving without sacrificing your beach bod now that summer has arrived? If so you have to try these Quad Chocolate Protein Muffins, quad as in 4 sources of chocolate not your leg muscle you gym rats, although these will help grow your quad muscles!
With 15 grams of protein, only 8 grams of net carbs, and the fat burning fat, CLA, these muffins will satisfy your cravings while keeping your waist tight!
Ingredients:
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1.5 cups Bob’s Redmill Low-Carb Baking Mix
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1 Tablespoon VPX ThinFat
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2 Eggs
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1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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3 packets monk fruit sweetener (or stevia)
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½ teaspoon vanilla
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2 scoops VPX Zero Carb chocolate protein powder
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2 Tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Directions:
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl combine and mix all dry ingredients except the dark chocolate chips.
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In the center of the dry mixture add the ThinFat, eggs, vanilla, and chocolate almond milk.
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Mix all ingredients thoroughly, I suggest using a wire whisk for this.
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Once mixture is mixed together and has the consistency of a thin brownie batter add in the dark chocolate chips.
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Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and divide the muffin batter evenly into 8 medium muffins.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, the tops should be firm and a toothpick should come out clean (can also check using a butter knife).
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Enjoy with your favorite ice cream or all by itself!
Macros:
Fat: 7 Grams
Carbs: 13 Grams (8 net of fiber)
Protein: 15 Grams
This is a guest post by Mike Metzger (@Muscle_Chef on Instagram).
