RECIPE: Chocolate protein muffins

I wasn't sure whether to do recipe posts, but hey, why not! I've been experimenting with various recipes for protein muffins, largely because protein shakes get very boring after a while, but also because I sometimes get chocolate cravings and these are a good way to help resist and to stick with the macros. I thought I would post this one as it turned out really well. Most of the recipes I've tried have been edible, but the texture has been a bit dry and rubbery. These muffins have a texture much more comparable to 'normal' muffins, especially if you eat them 1-2 days after making. I noticed that after day 3 they went a little stale. I think the secret to the good texture is the addition of honey, with a bit extra baking powder so that it isn't too dense. This made 9 muffins. According to MyFitnessPal, nutritional info per 1 muffin as follows:

Calories 145 Fat 6.5g Carbs 12.8g Protein 10.8g

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (I used Protein Dynamix Whey Choc Brownie)
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 cup ground almonds 
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• Pinch of salt

METHOD:

• Preheat oven to 175°C 
• Combine dry ingredients in a  mixing bowl
• Add eggs and water and stir until combined
• If it feels too thick adjust so that the mixture pours into cases
• Divide mixture into muffins cases
• Bake for 15 minutes until a skewer comes out clean 
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You may need to play around with the timing. I've found that there is only a minute or so between a sticky skewer and a clean skewer, and you don't want to overcook!