High-Protein Chocolate Chip Brioche Buns

Ingredients

• 420 g Greek yogurt
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp honey (Use 2–4 tbsp depending on how sweet you want the buns; 2 tbsp is used for the nutrition estimate.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 400 g flour (Use bread flour or all-purpose flour.)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp bicarbonate of soda (Baking soda.)
• 180 g dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
• 0.5 tsp salt
• oil (A little, for greasing the parchment paper.)
• honey, for brushing (Optional; amount to taste.)
• butter, melted, for brushing (Optional; mix with the honey for brushing the hot buns.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly brush or rub the parchment with a little oil so the buns release easily.

2. 2

   Add the Greek yogurt and eggs to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

3. 3

   Add the honey and vanilla extract to the yogurt-and-egg mixture. Whisk again until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda so the leavening agents are distributed evenly.

5. 5

   Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Add the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips and the salt. Stir thoroughly until all the flour is incorporated and a thick, sticky dough forms.

6. 6

   Using an ice-cream scoop or a spoon, portion the dough into 12 rounded buns on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them for expansion.

7. 7

   Let the portioned buns settle for 2–3 minutes. Transfer them directly to the preheated oven.

8. 8

   Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes, until the buns begin to puff and the outside starts to set.

9. 9

   Without removing the tray, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F). Continue baking for 12–15 minutes, until the buns are risen, lightly golden, and cooked through.

10. 10

    If desired, immediately brush the hot buns with a mixture of honey and melted butter. Serve warm or allow them to cool before serving.

Notes

The honey-and-melted-butter brushing is optional. The source describes these as approximately 10 g protein per bun. Store cooled buns in an airtight container and warm briefly before serving for the softest texture.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• baking
• bread
• brioche
• high-protein
• chocolate-chip
• quick-bread
• vegetarian