Protein Peanut Butter Muffins

 

2 1/4 cups oat flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder ( i used BSN whipped vanilla)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/2 cup no calorie sweetener
1 baby pack of unsweetened applesauce

3/4 cup peanut butter ( i used white chocolate wonderful made by peanut butter and co.)

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup egg whites

3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk

1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare muffin pan with cooking spray or muffin liners. Set aside.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda,protein powder, nutmeg, sweetener and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
3. Add the peanut butter and mix until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Scrape sides of the bowl often to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
4. Add one-third of the dry ingredients and mix until moistened. Add the almond milk, and applesauce mix until combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients.  Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
5. Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin pan.  Bake until golden brown, 22-24 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely.
6. Eat!

I do not lie when I say you will have to hide these from hubby and children if you want any for yourself...lol