Description

These Healthy Banana Bread Protein Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and honey, enhanced with vanilla protein powder and wholesome flours, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and protein-rich to keep you energized.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup almond flour, blanched
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Mix-Ins

1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with 10 liners and lightly spray each liner with oil to prevent sticking.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, and vanilla essence until smooth and well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients and Add Mix-Ins: Gradually whisk the almond flour, oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt into the wet mixture until a smooth batter forms. Then gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped walnuts if using, distributing them evenly.
Fill Muffin Liners and Bake: Using a scoop or spoon, fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the tin before serving to prevent sticking to the liners. Enjoy these protein-packed muffins as a healthy snack or breakfast option.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the almond flour and replace it with additional oat flour.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option, but the eggs would need to be replaced as well.
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
Protein powder flavor can be adjusted to chocolate or unflavored depending on preference.
Check muffins at 18 minutes as oven temperatures may vary to prevent overbaking and drying out.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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