It is so convenient and satisfying to be able to grab a healthy snack when you’re on the go or simply don’t have the time to make a meal. These muffins are just that! Packed with protein, healthy fats and good carbs, these tasty treats will leave you thinking “are these even healthy?!” while still getting the nutrients your body needs to fuel you through your day!
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup protein powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ cup almond butter or seed butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅔ cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup pecan pieces (or other nut or seed of choice)
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, place the oats in a high-powered blender (or coffee grinder), and grind until a flour-like texture is formed. Around 30 – 45 seconds.
- Once you have your oat flour, whisk it together in a bowl with the protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, making sure to remove any flour clumps.
- In a separate, larger bowl, mix together the nut butter and maple syrup until creamy. Set aside.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Working in batches, combine ⅓ of the dry batter and ⅓ of the milk batter into the bowl of nut butter/syrup. Mix and repeat until all of the batters are combined and a cake-like texture is formed.
- Fold the chocolate chips and nuts into the muffin batter.
- Spoon the batter into the lined muffin pans, filling ⅔ of the way full. Place the muffin tin in the oven for 18-22 minutes or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.
- Place the muffins on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks
