Chocolate For Breakfast?!?!

You've heard it your whole life: breakfast sets the tone for your day. A good one keeps you full and gives you steady energy instead of a mid-morning crash.

So here's a recipe that makes eating well easy — chocolate muffins packed with protein and fiber. Each one delivers about 12g of protein, so they keep you satisfied for hours. Eat one with eggs or yogurt, or grab one on its own as a snack.

Chocolate Protein Breakfast Muffins

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups whole-wheat white flour (or ¾ cup whole grain plus ¾ cup all-purpose)
• 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 scoops (¾ cup) chocolate protein powder
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda

Wet Ingredients

• 1 whole egg, lightly beaten
• 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1½ cups low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat two standard muffin tins with nonstick spray and set aside. (Silicone liners also work; paper liners tend to stick.)
2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet, and stir. Fold in the chocolate chips just before the batter comes together. Don't overmix.
5. Divide the batter among 12 muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes.