Decadent Chocolate Protein Muffins

7 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. 02

   Prepare Muffin Pan

   Prepare a muffin pan by spraying it with non-stick baking oil, or line it with paper muffin liners.
3. 03

   Mash Bananas

   In a large bowl, thaw and mash the bananas until they're completely smooth, without any large lumps.
4. 04

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the peanut butter, applesauce, honey, hemp protein powder, baking powder, sea salt, cocoa powder, eggs, and ground flax seed to the mashed bananas. Blend everything together until the batter is completely smooth and uniform.
5. 05

   Add Toppings

   If you like, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with your chosen optional toppings, such as chocolate chips, hemp seeds, or chia seeds, before baking.
6. 06

   Bake Muffins

   Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 07

   Cool and Store

   Let the muffins cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator.