High-Protein Banana Muffins
Enjoy these nutritious, protein-packed banana muffins perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Fruits and Dairy
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed approximately 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
- 0.5 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 0.33 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.33 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
- Mash bananas, then mix with eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then fold into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, then divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg or a sprinkle of chia seeds.