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High protein chocolate veggie muffins on a white plate, garnished with mint leaves and with melted chocolate chips

High Protein Chocolate Veggie Muffins

These high protein chocolate veggie muffins combine hidden vegetables, protein-rich ingredients like chickpeas and Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners for a healthy, indulgent treat that's easy-to-make and kid-friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the wet ingredients: grated zucchini, spinach, chickpeas, maple syrup, eggs, olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Blend until the spinach is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until fully combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips before scooping the batter evenly into your prepared muffin tin. Top with extra chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt, if desired.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Start checking at the 20-minute mark to prevent overbaking.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!