Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins that are also Gluten-free

Published August 28, 2017
Updated November 13, 2025

These Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins don’t quite qualify as energy bites, but they’re about the same size, packed with protein, and are really yummy, so they’re on the list.

Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins

These don’t quite qualify as energy bites, but they’re about the same size, packed with protein, and are really yummy, so they’re on the list.
Servings 6 muffins
Course Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup protein powder chocolate
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour sub with coconut flour if gluten free
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 banana mashed
  • 1 cup almond milk vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup chocolate dark, mini chips

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix everything, except the chocolate chips, together in a mixing bowl.
  2. Grease a small muffin tin and fill each cup only ⅔ full. Press a few chocolate chips on top.
  3. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates21gProtein15gFat3gSodium290mgPotassium274mgFiber2g

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If you have a sweet tooth, it can be tricky to fit protein into your breakfast .
Don’t worry!
These delicious Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins are sure to satisfy and deliver 15 g of protein per muffin!
Plus, they’re gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, and heart-healthy.
Ingredients
1 cup protein powder chocolate
3 tbsp flour sub with coconut flour if gluten free
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Banana mashed
1 cup almond milk vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup chocolate chips dark, mini
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 350. Mix everything except the chocolate chips together in a mixing bowl.
2) Grease a smaller muffin tin and fill each cup only ⅔ full. 3) Press a few chocolate chips on top.
4) Bake at 350 for 23-27 minutes.
For another tasty gluten-free breakfast option, give our nutty bagels recipe a try.
Enjoy our Chocolate Protein Muffins and write your thoughts in the comments below.

Please note:

Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.

An award winning recipe developer, Dietitian Kaitlin’s mission is to empower others to reach their health goals by encouraging them to get back into the kitchen. Co-author of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating and Cooking with Diabetes.

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