You know that moment where you’re not really hungry… but you need something?
Something sweet.
Something chocolatey.
Something that won’t sabotage your progress.
That’s me, most days around 3 p.m. — especially if I’ve been eating clean and the toddler is finally napping.
Instead of caving into cookies or that random stale granola bar from my purse (we’ve all done it), I started making these high-protein mini muffins just for me. They satisfy the craving, give me a little protein boost, and feel like a treat — without actually being one.
What’s In Them?
These muffins are packed with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chia seeds, and chocolate whey protein powder (ISOGOLD my Fav) — but don’t worry, they taste like dessert. I added a ripe banana and a bit of chocolate chips to keep them soft, sweet, and satisfying.
If the batter ever feels too thick, I just add a splash of high-protein almond milk to loosen it up.
This batch? It didn’t even need it. The texture was perfect.
High-Protein Mini Muffins (Makes 40)
Light, fluffy, and made for your sweet-tooth moments.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup Oikos Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (I used PVL)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional: Splash of high-protein almond milk if batter feels dry (I didn’t need it this time)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mash your banana, mix it with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, and cinnamon (optional).
- Fold in chocolate chips. If batter feels too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of almond milk.
- Spoon into mini muffin tray (fill about 3/4 full).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before storing in the fridge or freezer.
Macros (Per Mini Muffin):
- Calories: ~22
- Protein: ~2.5g
- Carbs: ~1.8g
- Fat: ~0.8g
- Sugar: ~0.9g
A Note on Toddlers & Protein Powder
This recipe is made for me — it includes 2 full scoops of whey protein, which makes it great for hitting my protein goals without having to drink another shake.
My toddler? He gets a version without the protein powder, but everything else is the same. He loves them, I love them, and they store well for the week. Just make sure if you’re sharing with little ones that the protein level is appropriate for their age (or skip the powder altogether like I do for his batch).
Why I’m Obsessed:
- ✅ Sweet tooth fix without the sugar crash
- ✅ Protein-packed & low-cal
- ✅ Freezer-friendly for those chaotic days
- ✅ Actually tastes good (not “fitness good”—real good)
If you’re trying to stay on track but still want something sweet that feels like a reward, make these. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not raiding the snack cupboard after bedtime.
If you loved these mini muffins, don’t stop here — I’ve got more where that came from:
🍫 Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins – Extra rich, moist, and secretly packed with veggies. No one will guess they’re healthy. READ RECIPE HERE
💪 No-Bake Protein Balls – Quick, portable, and loaded with protein. Perfect for snack attacks or a pre-workout bite. READ RECIPE HERE
These are my go-to recipes when I want to stay on track but still feel like I’m treating myself. Because balance doesn’t mean bland, mama. ✨
