Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Muffins

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• Stevia, to taste
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ cup of old fashioned rolled oats ground
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, carob chips, walnuts, etc

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin tins with cooking spray and/or paper muffin cups.
2. Blend together cottage cheese, protein powder, stevia, applesauce, and egg whites.
3. Sift in a bowl baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and incorporate well.
4. With a spoon, stir in oats and chocolate chips.
5. Spoon into muffin tin to make 12 muffins. Bake for 25 minutes. Let sit, then enjoy! Freeze extras for easy to grab snacks!

Nutrition Facts per Serving (1 muffin):
Calories: 103
Protein: 7 g (28 cal)
Fat: 3 g (27 cal)
Carbs: 12 g (48 cal)