Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
- Sprinkle each muffin with approximately 1 teaspoon of the reserved mini chocolate chips.
- 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.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- 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.
- 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