High Protein Banana Muffins Recipe

These high protein muffins are a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and protein powder, they provide a satisfying boost to your day.

The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Perfect for meal prep, these muffins are great for on-the-go eating.

Easy High Protein Muffins Recipe

A tray of golden brown banana muffins with oats and chocolate chips on a wooden table.

These muffins are packed with protein and flavor, featuring a moist banana base that keeps them tender. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, milk, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 150kcal
  • Fat: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g

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