Description
Wholesome banana protein muffins deliver a nutritious breakfast punch with incredible flavor. Packed with natural sweetness and muscle-building protein, these quick treats give health-conscious individuals a delicious morning boost you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by warming the oven to a moderate temperature of 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment.
- Arrange muffin tin with paper liners or apply a light coating of nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy wet mixture by thoroughly whisking ripe mashed bananas with eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until achieving a uniform, smooth consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients including oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt, ensuring even distribution of powdery components.
- Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the banana-based wet mixture, using smooth folding motions to maintain airiness and prevent overmixing.
- Adjust batter consistency by adding milk if needed, creating a pourable yet thick texture.
- Optional: Enhance flavor profile by folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully portion the prepared batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until a clean toothpick test confirms complete internal cooking.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for five minutes, enabling slight cooling and easier removal.
- Transfer muffins to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and texture stabilization.
- Serve immediately while warm or store in an airtight container, maintaining freshness for up to five days.
Notes
- Customize protein powder selection to match dietary needs, with plant-based or whey options providing different nutritional profiles and flavor variations.
- Adjust sweetness by replacing honey with alternatives like maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar-free substitutes for lower-calorie or diabetic-friendly versions.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or chopped nuts to boost nutritional value and add interesting texture to the muffins.
- Freeze individual muffins in sealed bags for quick grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout snacks, maintaining freshness for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg