My teens won’t stop talking to me about the famous pistachio “Dubai” chocolate… so I created Zenit protein muffins inspired by this popular chocolate! And between us, I had some leftover Easter chocolate in the cupboard… Bye-bye, chocolate bunnies; hello, muffins!
At a glance
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Baking time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Protein: 9 g per muffin
- Nutrition information: about 33 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of fat, and 3 g of fiber per muffin (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) unbleached wheat flour
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of Zenit organic chocolate plant-based protein
- 250 ml (1 cup) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 250 ml (1 cup) chocolate chunks
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped pistachios
- 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) baking soda
Wet ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) canola oil
- 185 ml (3/4 cup) milk or plant-based drink of your choice
Preparation
- Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or use a silicone muffin pan.
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, maple syrup, oil, and milk. Add the dry ingredients and mix gently, just until moistened. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool.
Danielle’s tip
A perfect snack about 2 hours before a workout (what to eat before a workout), or a protein-packed treat for the lunchbox. Note: this recipe contains pistachios; check the school’s policy before packing one.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in these Dubai-inspired muffins?
About 9 g of protein per muffin.
What is Dubai chocolate?
A chocolate filled with pistachio cream that became popular on social media. These muffins recreate the chocolate-pistachio pairing.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., Nutritionist
Member of the Quebec Order of Dietitians and Nutritionists
Founder of Zenit Nutrition