Banana Brown Rice Protein Cupcakes with Protein Icing
We all crave something sweet now and then. However, even though it is quite tempting to resort to store-bought unhealthy stuff that is full of processed sugars and other chemicals, there are better healthy dessert options. One of those options is these banana brown rice protein cupcakes. This dessert recipe is a great way to satisfy that craving.
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients. One scoop of Muscle Meds chocolate protein, two-thirds of a cup of rice flour, one-fourth of a cup of almond flour, half a teaspoon of baking powder, one teaspoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of almond extract, and three packets of Stevia. Also, you will need two eggs, one whole egg and for the other one, you will only need the egg white. You will also need one ripe banana, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, one-fourth of a cup of Greek yogurt, and lastly, two tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk.
When it comes to icing, you will need one scoop of chocolate protein, six tablespoons of fat-free cool whip, four ounces of cream cheese with reduced fat, and optionally, one packet of Stevia.
To prepare these protein cupcakes, begin by mixing all of the ingredients together. Make sure that the mixture is smooth. Next, take a muffin pan and pour in the cupcake batter, here either use some cooking spray or cupcake doilies so they do not stick. Bake these in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about twelve minutes.
For the icing, mix together the ingredients until it becomes smooth and fluffy.
These protein muffins are super easy to make and serve as an amazing alternative to unhealthy sweets. This is one of the protein recipes that you should definitely try.
Let me know in the comments below how you liked this super easy, protein-packed recipe. I love hearing from you!
Ingredients
Batter ingredients:
- 1 scoop @MuscleMeds Carnivore chocolate protein
- 2/3 cup brown rice flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour,
- 1/2 tsp baking powder,
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 1 egg
- 3 packets Stevia
- 1 egg white
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp almond milk (unsweetened).
Icing ingredients:
- 1 scoop @TeamBetancourt White chocolate protein,
- 6 tbsp fat free Cool Whip
- 4oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 packet Stevia (optional)
Steps
Step 1
Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes at 350F
macros for 1 of 6 large cupcakes
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!