Feeling uninspired when it comes to packing school lunchboxes? Are you looking for an on-the-go snack that won’t undo your hard work in the gym? Protein-packed muffins are the way to go… with a little bit of chocolate of course!

makes 9

INGREDIENTS

2 cups wholemeal flour
½ cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bi-carb soda
6 heaped tbsp Chocolate Shake Pea Protein
4 small bananas, mashed
2 eggs
⅓ cup coconut oil
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup milk of choice
¾ cup choc chips

METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 220°C. Place cupcake liners into a muffin tray.
  • Place flour, rolled oats, baking powder, bi-carb and protein powder into a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Place mashed banana, eggs, oil, maple syrup and milk into another bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the bowl containing dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Add choc chips and gently fold through.
  • Fill the cupcake liners to the brim with the mix and place in the hot oven for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and continue to bake for 20 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • Allow to rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing and allowing to cool on a wire rack.
  • Store muffins at room temperature in a covered container for up to 3 days.