By Derek Howes | Published on February 18, 2017
When you need a break from clean eating and you’ve earned a cheat meal, here’s how to make sure it’s still packed with muscle-building protein thanks to these protein cupcakes.
79Â calories |Â 8g protein |Â 78Â carbs |Â 1.7g fat |Â 12g fiber |Â 1.3g sugar
(Serves 5)
You’ll Need
2 large eggs
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 cups rolled oats or coconut flour
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or another milk substitute
1 1/2 tbsp sweetener
140g fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
Method
Step 1: Turn your rolled oats into oat flour by blending them.
Step 2: Combine all of your ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Step 3: Take out a baking sheet, lay some silicone cups and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 4: Evenly distribute your mix into your cups leaving around 1/2 inch from the top of each one.
Step 5: Bake at 175°C for 10-15 minutes.
Step 6: Let them cool and top them with some fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt.
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Accredited personal trainer and chef Derek Howes is also known as The Protein Chef.