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The Best Double Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe

August 15, 2025

This recipe for double chocolate protein muffins is so delicious and helps you reach your protein goals! Keep your body fueled with this quick and easy breakfast or midday snack. Learn all about how to make them here…

Reaching Protein Goals Without Compromising Taste

When I purchase “high protein” snacks and meals from the grocery store I am often disappointed. The gritty texture, the fake sugar “sucralose” taste, the additives and artificial coloring are really a joke.

That is why I have started making my own protein snacks at home!

At home I can make things like protein muffins without compromising quality and healthy ingredients. No more nasty protein snacks that cost a fortune. Just clean ingredients, and delicious taste!

Protein Goals

I discuss this in another post (Why Moms Need More Protein), but we as Americans are very deficient in the protein department. While this is true for Americans in general, it is especially true for women.

The recommended amount for maximum health benefits, energy, and metabolism balance is 80-100 grams of protein daily.

Reaching these goals is easy when you have recipes like this one and others in your back pocket!

Protein Breakdown for Protein Muffins

These protein muffins have two main sources of protein. The protein comes from protein powder and protein oats. This rounds out to about 6 grams plus of protein per muffin, perfect for a snack!

Choosing a Protein Powder

Since the main source of protein in these muffins is the protein powder, you want to choose a good quality, low or no sugar. You want one that will break down and not become gritty in the baking process. I have tried two brands that I buy from Thrive Market and they are both delicious! Chocolate protein powder from Aloha has 18 grams of protein per two scoops (you will use four). I have also used chocolate protein powder from Orgain (also purchased from Thrive Market). While usually more expensive, Orgain contains 21 grams of protein. Either of these options are perfect for making these muffins.

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Protein Oats

While protein powder alone does give you a good protein source base, adding protein oats from Kodiak adds approximately one more gram. Not to mention, they contribute to the delicious taste!

I can only recommend what I have tried, which is Kodiak brand “protein oats”. They bake well and add that extra gram per serving (one muffin). You can find Kodiak protein oats at Walmart and Thrive Market.

Sweetener for Protein Muffins

One thing to watch out for when choosing your protein powder and oats is added sugar. Both Aloha and Orgain do not contain processed sugar (they both use stevia if I remember correctly). Kodiak Oats contain no added sugar.

This recipe calls for honey instead of sugar to help your body get the most out of the protein. You can use equal parts maple syrup if you prefer. Chocolate chips do contain sugar but if you opt for a dark chocolate variety (or sugar free chocolate chips from Thrive) you will have less added sugar.

Ingredients for Protein Muffins

1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup oil or butter (melted)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup protein oats
4 scoops chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Yield. This recipe will give you 12 muffins or 6 large, bakery style muffins.

Storage. Store your muffins in an airtight container or ziplock bag. They are freshest within the first 3 days but will last up to 5 days.

Other Muffin Recipes

If you like this protein muffin recipe, be sure to go check out other delicious muffin recipes here on the blog!

Strawberry Muffins with Shortcake Topping
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Double Chocolate Protein Muffins

Delicious chocolate protein muffins made with protein powder, protein oats, and chocolate chips!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup oil or butter melted
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup protein oats
4 scoops chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine milk, butter, honey, and eggs in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.
Add protein powder and oats. Mix until batter is brown from the chocolate powder.
Add baking powder, soda, salt, and flour. Mix until smooth. Gently mix in chocolate chips.
Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake at 350℉ for about 15 minutes.

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How to Make Strawberry Jam: Just Three Ingredients

August 13, 2025

This sweet strawberry jam recipe is tangy and delicious- made with just three simple ingredients! No pectin or canning is required. Enjoy learning how to make this guilt free jam!

Guilt Free Jam- Simple Ingredients

This strawberry jam is as guilt free as it gets! Made with organic cane sugar, lemon juice, and fresh berries. You can rest knowing your jam is pure and free from preservatives!

Many store bought jam labels have six plus ingredients. This doesn’t sound bad until you look at what they are. Many include high fructose corn syrup and some even include red dye!

These ingredients are harmful to the body and absolutely unnecessary. It takes just 15 minutes to make in your own kitchen with clean ingredients!

Everything You Need for Strawberry Jam

You truly do not need much to make strawberry jam! Just a few utensils and three ingredients…

one large stock pot
pint jars (amount will vary depending on the amount of strawberries you are processing)
blender or food processor
lemon juice
strawberries
sugar- I prefer organic cane sugar

Lemon Juice. The purpose of the lemon juice is to preserve and keep the vibrant color of the strawberry. It replaces the “citric acid” in many store-bought jams.

Strawberries. You will want fresh, washed berries with the tops removed. You do not need to slice them, the food processor or blender will do that for you.

Cane Sugar. Sugar is necessary to get the “jam” texture and sweetener. You can use less sugar if you prefer, however, your jam will be a more runny texture.

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How to Make Strawberry Jam

Making strawberry jam is so simple and honestly, fun! Here are a few things to note before making it…

Each pound of medium to large berries will make about 1 pint of jam.
You will need to store your jam in the refrigerator unless you follow canning instructions.

Step One: Wash and Blend

First, you will need to wash your berries well. Strawberries make the dirty dozen list- meaning they are one of the most sprayed and exposed to toxic chemicals. Even organic and local produce should be washed to remove dirt and other particles that can contaminate the jam.

Wash your strawberries in lukewarm water with 1 cup of white vinegar and 2 tsp baking soda.

Cut the tops off and place in a blender or food processor (I have had this one for years and use it every week in the summer!). Add lemon juice (about 1 tsp per pound of berries).

Blend on low speed until there are no chunks. You do not need to remove the seeds for jam.

Step Two: Cook the Jam

Place strawberries and sugar in a large pot on medium-high heat. Cook until boiling, stirring constantly to keep from burning. After boiling for one minute, turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 3 minutes.

Step Three: Jar and Store

Carefully place the hot jam into clean pint jars. Leave about a one inch headspace. Screw lids on tightly and leave to seal on the countertop for about 8 hours or overnight.

The jars will be sealed but not fully processed. They will not be shelf stable unless canned. However, they will last for about six months kept sealed in the refrigerator. Unsealed they will last up to one month. Discard immediately if any mold is growing or there is a rancid smell present.

Click here to read our Home Canning Guide for Beginners.

How To Use Strawberry Jam

You can use your jam so many ways. It makes a delicious filling for donuts and pies. Use it on biscuit at breakfast time. However, we use it every week for peanut butter and jelly on our homemade sourdough bread! It does not get any more homemade than that!

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