Espresso Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tin with papers

2. 2

   Dissolve espresso powder in hot water, set aside to cool

3. 3

   Mix almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla

5. 5

   Add cooled espresso mixture to wet ingredients

6. 6

   Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix until just combined

7. 7

   Fold in chocolate chips

8. 8

   Divide batter among 12 muffin cups

9. 9

   Bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean

10. 10

    Cool in pan for 5 minutes

11. 11

    Transfer to wire rack