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One-Bowl Banana Protein Muffins (High Protein Breakfast Muffin)

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Make these simple, one-bowl banana protein muffins for a quick, macro-friendly breakfast or post-workout snack. They are packed with banana flavor and about 15g of protein each.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (about 30g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash your ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and melted oil to the mashed bananas. Whisk until these wet ingredients are well combined. This is your one bowl base.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For easy freezer protein muffins storage, let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They keep well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight or microwave briefly before eating.
  • If you prefer a stronger banana flavor, use slightly overripe bananas.
  • To boost the protein content further, use a higher-protein Greek yogurt.
  • This recipe works well for a high protein breakfast muffin when you need something fast.

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