Here’s a simple, moist protein chocolate cupcakes recipe that tastes like a treat but works for a high-protein diet 🍫💪
Protein Chocolate Cupcakes (makes ~8–10)
Ingredients
Dry
½ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ cup oat flour (or blended oats)
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Wet
2 large eggs
¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or low-fat)
¼ cup milk (dairy or almond)
¼ cup maple syrup, honey, or sugar-free sweetener
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional add-ins
Dark chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F and line a muffin tin.
In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk all wet ingredients.
Combine wet + dry until just mixed (don’t overmix).
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Divide batter evenly into liners (¾ full).
Bake 15–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool before frosting or eating.
Optional High-Protein Frosting
½ cup Greek yogurt
1–2 tbsp protein powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Sweetener to taste
Mix until smooth and spread on cooled cupcakes.
Macros (approx, per cupcake)
Protein: 8–12g (depends on protein powder)
Calories: ~120–150
Sugar: Low to moderate
If you want, I can:
Make it keto, vegan, or air-fryer friendly
Adjust for whey vs plant protein
Calculate exact macros for your protein powder
