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lentil muffins

Flourless Chocolate Lentil Protein Muffins

Sarah Remmer, RD
A chocolate muffin that is not only nutritious and snack-worthy, but tastes so good it could be dessert too!? Yes please!
4.56 from 146 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked red lentils Alternatively, you can use a 14 oz can of lentils, drained and rinsed, and measure out 1 cup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large over-ripe banana or two small
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers
  • Place banana(s), lentils, eggs, honey, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and vanilla extract into blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Add the
    chocolate chips and stir gently using a wooden spoon.
  • Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate muffins, flourless muffins, healthy snack, lentil muffins
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