Description
This easy chocolate chip protein muffin recipe delivers fluffy, delicious muffins loaded with protein from cottage cheese, eggs, and protein powder—perfect for a healthy breakfast, post-workout snack, or anytime treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
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1 ripe banana
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup almond flour or oat flour
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¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips
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Optional: 1 tbsp maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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In a blender or large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, banana, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips.
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Divide the batter among muffin cups.
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Bake for 18–20 minutes until muffins are golden and set.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Use plant-based protein powder for a dairy-free option.
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Freeze individually for quick, healthy snacks anytime.
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Top with extra chocolate chips before baking for more indulgence.
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Sweeten to taste with honey, syrup, or flavored protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: BREAKFAST
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg