Banana Protein Muffins 

These Banana Protein Muffins are a delightful fusion of natural sweetness and nutritional benefits, making them an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast or a post-workout snack. Combining ripe bananas with protein-rich ingredients like Greek yogurt and protein powder, these muffins offer a moist texture and a satisfying taste. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or seeking a quick energy boost, these muffins are both convenient and delicious. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later use.

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas (about 360g peeled)
  
  

• 1 large egg (~50g)
  
  

• 60ml maple syrup
  
  

• 5ml vanilla extract
  
  

• 160g nonfat Greek yogurt
  
  

• 90g oats (blended into flour)
  
  

• 50g vanilla protein powder
  
  

• 8g baking powder
  
  

• 1g cinnamon
  
  

• 1g salt
  
  

• 90g chocolate chips
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
   
   

2. Mash & Mix: In a large bowl, mash your bananas until smooth. Stir in the egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt.
   
   

3. Blend the Oats: Blend your oats into a fine flour using a blender or food processor (or cheat and use oat flour).
   
   

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
   
   

5. Fold it Together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—don’t overdo it! Fold in the chocolate chips.
   
   

6. Fill & Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin liners. Pop them into the oven and bake the muffins for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
   
   

7. Cool Down: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

• Calories: ~150 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~8g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~22g
  
  

• Fat: ~4g
  
  

• Sodium: ~125mg
  
  

• Fiber: ~3g
  
  

• Sugar: ~9g