I posted last Sunday on my IG-Story all about my rather exciting Wal-Mart trip after church… the one where I had an almost one year old in the cart + a TON of groceries and it started storming [raining cats and dogs]! Well, we got home (dry!) and I went ahead and started making our favorite chili AND chocolate protein muffins. I mentioned that on my story had several e-mails asking if I could do a post SOO here we have it!
It’s been dark and rainy here in Tulsa all week so the photos are a little dark but the recipe is what is so important! First of all, I have a serious sweet tooth and I loooove muffins [blueberry] but I also love chocolate. The bad part is that muffins are just so stinking high in calories though since they are full of sugar and don’t do anything good for you! I randomly found this recipe online and thought I’d give it a try and I was rather pleased with how they turned out. They aren’t like eating a Reese’s Cup Egg [lol, my Easter fave!] but they are super good if you are trying to eat clean and really need a sweet snack. OR, if you are like me and can only eat on-the-go types of things for breakfast. In the mornings I am usually playing with Luke while simultaneously working so I rarely get the time to make a healthy breakfast. It is nice to have these pre-made to eat or truly – snack on if I get a craving for sugar.
Before I share the ingredients – I have to shoutout this Vega Protein Powder – it is really good! I originally got it in a single serving pack from Wal-Mart once when I was into making shakes. I loved the way it tasted and I could use the protein so I went back for me – and eventually found this muffin recipe! The Vega Protein powder is plant-based protein, veggies, & greens – something that I need because I am not a huge veggie lover. :/ There are tons of other benefits as well but in general, the recipe is pretty clean and is good for you! [The items linked in pink are the exact item I picked up at Wal-Mart and used to make this recipe 2x this week!]
Ingredients
2 large bananas, mashed
3 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup almond butter
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 scoops Vega protein powder
3 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp tigernut flour or coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp cacao nibs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350F
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the chia seeds and water, stir and allow to sit 2-3 minutes
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Add the almond butter, applesauce, protein powder, cacao powder and tigernut flour (or coconut flour). Stir really well!
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Add the baking powder + cacao nibs. Stir until completely combined.
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Divide the mixture between 10 muffin liners.
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Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Pull out of the oven and allow to cool completely before enjoying.
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Thanks to Wal-Mart for sponsoring todays post.
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These look great Emily!!!! I never realized they sold all those healthy items at walmart, I will check it out!!
Oh, I love baking at home with my daughter! Thank you for sharing this recipe, we will def. test it out! 🙂
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I was just sent a link to protein powders that had arsenic in it and vega was top https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/plant-based-protein-powders-contain-arsenic-mercury-cadmium-lead/
Love your blog , mom to mom wanted to share esp when littles are in the mix!
I use the VEGA protein powder too, but the greens & protein variety. it’s really good as well. i’ve got a shake recipe i use that’s delicious. https://www.coasttocoast2.com/2017/07/weekend-wrap-up-2.html
This is such a great post, I love the RECIPE and photos!
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Hey I tried to open the overalls link but it goes to the german H&M site – just FYI!