Stuffed Protein Cupcakes (Triple Protein, Low Carb, Sugar Free)
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time12mins
Total Time22mins
Servings: 8cupcakes
Calories: 122kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Amazing Stuffed Protein Cupcakes filled with a chopped protein bar and topped with protein powder frosting! These high protein, healthy filled cupcakes are low carb, low fat, sugar free, gluten free and Vegan too!
Ingredients
½cup1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, 60g, see post for sub
⅔cupChocolate Protein Powder (Whey-caesin), 60g, see post for subs
1TbspZero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement, 12g
¾tspBaking Soda
½cupNon-fat Greek Yogurt, 112g
½TbspMelted Butter, 7g
1½tspLemon Juice
¾cupHot Water, 180ml
1Protein Bar, recommendation below
Frosting:
½cupNon-fat Greek Yogurt, 112gg
½cupChocolate Protein Powder, 45g, about 1½ scoop
2Tbsp + 2 tspUnsweetened Cocoa Powder, or Cacao Powder
2Tbsp + 2 tsp Water, 40ml
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F, line 8 cups of a muffin pan with cupcake lines, and lightly spray insides with cooking spray (or use non-stick pan).
In a bowl, whisk together protein powder, flour, sweetener and baking soda.
In a large bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice and water.
Add dry mix to wet, and whisk until combined.Battery should be thick and gooey.Don’t over-mix or cupcakes will be dense.
Chop protein bar into 8 pieces.
Pour half batter into muffin cups, place chopped protein bar in the middle and cover with remaining batter.Batter should be ¾ way to the top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. A toothpick inserted into center comes out dry.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes
Frosting:
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients - Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder and water/milk.
Whisk or stir with a spoon until uniform.
Spread (or pipe) over cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Kelly (@eattherainbow_za on Instagram).
Taste the batter and see if you need some extra sweetener; I’d recommend stevia if needed.
Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.