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Healthy Banana Bread Protein Muffins for Busy Mornings

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and nutritious banana bread protein muffins made from overripe bananas, perfect for busy mornings.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1 cup oats (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (ensure it’s fresh)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 0.25 cup nut butter (optional)
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 tsp spices (cinnamon or nutmeg)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas until smooth in a large bowl.
  3. Add protein powder, oats, eggs, baking powder, and salt to the bananas, mixing well.
  4. Pour in the milk and stir until combined.
  5. Fold in nut butter, chocolate chips, nuts, and spices if desired.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins can be customized with various nuts and spices to suit your taste. They’re fantastic for meal prep.