High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Indulge guilt-free with these High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes—a perfect fusion of rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and a protein-packed boost! Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, chocolate-flavored whey protein, and natural peanut butter, these cupcakes are as nourishing as they are decadent. Each bite is soft, moist, and studded with miniature chocolate chips for an irresistible texture. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, these cupcakes are ideal as a post-workout treat, a satisfying dessert, or a midday snack that fuels your energy. Packed with flavor and nutrition, they’re a must-try for chocolate lovers and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whey protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the Greek yogurt and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the brown sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate protein powder until well incorporated, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these high-protein chocolate peanut butter cupcakes as a satisfying snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.3 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 528 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 3192 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.2 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.3 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.0 g | ||
| Protein | 205.2 g | 410% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1452 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 4368 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
