April 15, 2026 | by ANNALIISA KAPP
Chocolate muffins that support your mood, energy, gut, and blood sugar? Yes, please. These are more than a cozy breakfast treat. They are a delicious, functional way to start your day.
Bananas bring vitamin B6 for neurotransmitter support, eggs add choline, iodine, and selenium for brain and thyroid health, cinnamon supports blood sugar regulation, and flaxseed adds fiber and ALA for gut and inflammatory balance. Cacao naturally contains phenylethylamine (PEA), one of the compounds behind chocolate's feel-good reputation.
3 Mushroom Blend takes things further. Turkey tail supports gut health through its prebiotic activity. Lion's mane has been studied for mood, memory, and cognitive function. Cordyceps is best known for stamina and oxygen use, making it a great fit for stable morning energy.
Together, these ingredients make a muffin that is as nourishing as it is delicious.
INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp 3 Mushroom Blend
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Mix-In
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350F and line a muffin tray with unbleached liners.
Mix the dry ingredients: Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Mash the bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until a creamy consistency forms.
Mix the wet ingredients: Add the oil, eggs, and maple syrup to the mashed bananas and mix well.
Combine: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
Bake: Scoop the batter evenly into the lined muffin tray. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Makes 9 muffins.
