Everyone enjoys a good cupcake every now and then, and this one literally takes the cake because it’s high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. One cupcake clocks in at 11g of protein. 

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vanilla or cake batter flavored protein powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp Neufchatel cheese or low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Coconut sugar, optional

Directions

  1. Mix the wet and dry cupcake base ingredients separately, and then combine.
  2. Divide the batter evenly among six lightly greased slots of a standard-size muffin tin. Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. For the frosting, whip together all the ingredients, sweeten to taste, and spread it on the cupcakes.
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