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High-protein peanut butter banana muffins with melty chocolate chips, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat. These muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, protein powder, and ripe bananas.

  • Total Time: 30-33 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed, about 2 medium bananas)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1/3 cup milk (Fairlife whole milk or any milk of choice)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter (oil stirred back in)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g, e.g., Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add maple syrup, whole egg, egg whites, Greek yogurt, milk, oil, and peanut butter to the mashed bananas. Beat with an electric mixer until silky and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips (reserve some chips for topping).
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold together using a whisk, scraping down the sides to ensure everything is combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
  6. Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
  7. Sprinkle each muffin with approximately 1 teaspoon of the reserved mini chocolate chips.
  8. Bake the muffins at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes, then without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 15-18 minutes.
  9. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

For nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter (note: sunflower seed butter may turn green after baking, which is safe)., To add crunch, incorporate chopped walnuts, pecans, or coconut flakes into the batter., For more chocolate flavor, add a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread in the center of each muffin before baking., Bananas can be replaced with 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree, which will slightly alter the flavor but maintain moisture., Use muffin liners to prevent sticking due to the moist batter; if unavailable, grease muffin tins thoroughly with butter and cooking spray., Store muffins at room temperature in an airtight container lined with paper towels for 1-3 days; refrigerate for up to one week or freeze wrapped individually for up to 3 months., Mix batter the night before and refrigerate; stir gently before baking the next day., For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and verify protein powder is gluten-free., For dairy-free, use dairy-free yogurt, milk alternatives, and dairy-free protein powder., Avoid overmixing and overbaking to keep muffins moist and tender.

  • Author: mapps6841@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: Approximately 180-200 calories per muffin (varies depending on specific ingredient brands)
  • Fat: 8-10 grams per muffin
  • Carbohydrates: 20-22 grams per muffin
  • Protein: 10-12 grams per muffin