The secret to these super-moist chocolate muffins? Grated sweet potato! With Zenit chocolate protein and textured soy protein, each muffin provides about 8 g of protein.
At a glance
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Baking time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Protein: about 8 g per muffin
- Nutrition facts: about 28 g of carbohydrates, 9 g of fat, and 2 g of fiber per muffin (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) unbleached wheat flour
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Zenit organic chocolate plant-based protein
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) textured soy protein
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) pumpkin seeds
- 7.5 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking soda
Wet ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) canola oil
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) vanilla almond beverage (or another plant-based beverage or milk)
- 500 ml (2 cups) grated sweet potato (1 large sweet potato)
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, mix the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, oil, and beverage. Add the sweet potato, then the dry ingredients. Mix gently, just enough to moisten. 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, or a little protein-packed treat to tuck into a lunchbox. To learn more, read what to eat before a workout.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in these sweet potato muffins?
About 8 g of protein per muffin.
What is textured soy protein?
Dried soy protein, sold in bulk or in bags at the grocery store. It adds protein without changing the taste.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., dietitian
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition