High-Protein Keto Chocolate Fudge Muffins
These are rich, fudgy chocolate muffins topped with glossy chocolate ganache — with the moist dark interior and decadent drizzle. A high-protein, low-carb treat that feels completely indulgent!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultra fudgy texture and glossy chocolate topping
- High protein from whey protein powder and almond flour
- Deep chocolate flavor with zero sugar
- Easy one-bowl recipe ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for dessert, snack, or meal prep
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 muffins)
- 1½ cups (150g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) chocolate or vanilla whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (75g) butter or coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- ⅓ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, melted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake for 14–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For ganache: Heat heavy cream and butter until hot, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 14–18 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition (Per Muffin, with ganache)
- Calories: ~185
- Protein: 8g
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 16g
