Admittedly, I have a bit of a sweet tooth.
Rather than gorging on pure chocolate all the time (like I wish I could), I’ve come up with these high protein, low-carb muffins to help curb the cravings.
The caveat…
Now, obviously choc-chips aren’t low-carb, but you can leave them out if prefer (and substitute them for nuts or small furry animals).
Also note that I’ve tweaked this recipe about 8 times, so I reckon it’s pretty spot-on.
Tasty, high protein, low-carb muffins (makes 12)
| 1/4 cup LSA |
Linseed sunflower almond mix (can be found in supermarkets). |
| 2 scoops whey protein powder |
I use what ever’s around. Chocolate or banana Optimum Gold Whey are my faves. |
| 1.5 cups oats |
Low GI carbs (like it really matters). Oats rock and are also packed with fibre. |
| 1/4 tsp salt |
For taste. Trust me, your muffins will suck without it. |
| 1 tsp baking powder |
To make the sh*t rise! |
| 1.5 tbs stevia (or to taste) |
This sweetener can be found everywhere. It’s natural, derived from a plant and won’t spike your insulin like sugar will. |
| 2 tsp vanilla extract |
Also for taste. |
| 1/2 cup low fat milk |
For texture and protein. |
| 2 tsp cinnamon |
For taste and also helps stabilize blood-sugar levels. |
| 4 eggs |
More protein (and for binding). |
| 1/3 cup choc-chips (or nuts) |
Flavour – need I say more? |
| 1/4 cup shredded coconut |
Again, for flavour. You can leave it out if need be. |
| 1 tbs cocoa powder |
Flavour again, but also good for you. |
| 2 tbs low fat cottage cheese |
For AWESOME texture and a hit of protein. |
Method
#1 Preheat your oven to 180˚C or 350˚F.
#2 Grease a 12 slot muffin baking tray (I use spray canola or vegetable oil).
#3 Whisk eggs into a medium size mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
#4 Add in the rest of the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
#5 Fold in remaining dry ingredients and stir REALLY well until mixed through.
#6 Divide evenly into muffin tray.
#7 Cook for 15 mins or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
#8 Turn out onto wire rack to cool.
#9 Eat.
#10 Eat more.
Nutritional profile (based on 12 servings)
| Calories |
135 |
| Total Fat |
8.3g |
| Saturated Fat |
2.0g |
| Cholesterol |
93mg |
| Sodium |
150mg |
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| Potassium |
93mg |
| Total carbs |
9g |
| Sugars |
1.2g |
| Fiber |
2g |
| Protein |
9g |
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Can't get enough?
Comments(3)
I’ve tried the low carb fluff, the low carb pancakes, and I’m definitely going to try these… thanks for the recipe!
Clint,
Nice recipe! I’m a big fan of muffins, so low carb high protein tasty muffins sound like they’re right up my alley!
Alykhan
Thanks guys.
They are actually a little ‘too good’.
Sometimes I eat 2 a day when the cravings get too much :)