Mocha Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins v.2

Adapted from The Iron You's Double Chocolate Protein Muffins

Ingredients

1 T. lemon juice
3/4 c. skim milk
1/2 c. 2% plain Greek yogurt
2 t. vanilla extract
1/8 t. orange extract
3 T. instant espresso powder
1 large egg
1 egg white

3/4 c. unbleached heritage grain AP flour
1/2 c. unflavored whey protein powder, ~2 scant scoops, ~40g protein
2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
dash each cinnamon, cayenne
4 oz., ~3/4 c. coarsely chopped Trader Joe's 72% Dark Chocolate Pound Plus

Slightly reduced some volumes so the muffins don't overflow.

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C), and place a rack in the center. Put liners in muffin cups.
In a large bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, sugar baking soda, baking powder, salt and the chocolate chunks.

In another bowl whisk together the lemon juice and enough milk to make 3/4 c.  Let sit a while to make buttermilk replacement.  Add yogurt, vanilla and orange extracts, espresso powder, and egg whites.

With a rubber spatula fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only until the ingredients are combined. If the batter looks a bit too dry (which might depend on the quality of the protein powder you're using), add more buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the consistency of a proper muffin batter.

Divide batter among muffin cups (I used an ice-cream scoop).

Bake for about 20 minutes. It is hard to tell when chocolate muffins are baked and you definitely do not want to over bake them or they will be dry. So check them towards the end of baking.  They are done when they are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g	8 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	16 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 17 mg	6 %
Sodium 234 mg	10 %
Potassium 136 mg	4 %
Total Carbohydrate 21 g	7 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g	13 %
Sugars 10 g
Protein 8 g	16 %
Vitamin A	1 %
Vitamin C	1 %
Calcium	6 %
Iron	15 %