Description
Enjoy these soft, fluffy Banana Nut Protein Muffins, a perfect blend of classic comfort and modern nutrition. They are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder, making them a wholesome breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: mini chocolate chips or flax seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl.
- Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add protein powder, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle extra walnuts on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Add toppings like walnuts or chocolate chips before baking.
- Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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