Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Cocoa powder - ⅓ cup
• Protein powder (chocolate flavor) - 1 scoop
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - ¼ tsp
• Eggs - 2 large
• Honey or maple syrup - ¼ cup
• Unsweetened applesauce - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Dark chocolate chips - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5.

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.

6. 6.

   Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

7. 7.

   Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.