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