double chocolate peppermint protein muffins

@cristina_thomas

These peppermint chocolate keto muffins are the ultimate festive treat! 🎅 With 0g net carbs, gluten-free and nut-free ingredients, plus a boost of protein, they’re a guilt-free way to indulge this holiday season. Perfect for sharing...or keeping all to yourself! 

ingredients:

• 1 package scotty's everyday cake mix 
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup cacao powder⁠
• 1 tsp peppermint extract⁠
• sugar-free dark chocolate chips⁠ 
• 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder⁠

instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• In a large bowl, combine scotty’s everyday cupcake mix and cacao powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
• Add the peppermint extract, protein powder, and the 1/3 cup water or milk. Stir until smooth.
• Gently fold in a handful of sugar-free dark chocolate chips for a festive chocolatey touch.
• Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
• Once finished baking, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
• To add a touch of holiday spirit, sprinkle the cupcakes with sugar-free powdered sweetener once they've finished cooling. 

scotty's everyday keto
cupcake & cake mix