Best 3 Banana Protein Muffins Recipes

Are you searching for a delectable and nutritious breakfast or snack option? Look no further than banana protein muffins! These delectable treats are not only bursting with flavor, but are also packed with essential nutrients to keep you feeling energized and satisfied throughout your day. Whether you're an avid fitness enthusiast, seeking a post-workout refuel, or simply seeking a healthier alternative to traditional muffins, these banana protein muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LOWER-CARB BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS

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These delicious muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. You can jazz them up by adding chocolate chips, nuts, chia seeds, etc!

Provided by jamjar

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats
2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
2 eggs
¼ cup flax seed meal
¼ cup almond flour
¼ cup plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt
¼ cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon powdered stevia baking blend
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon maple-flavored extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with aluminum foil liners.
Mix oats, bananas, peanut butter, eggs, flax meal, almond flour, yogurt, agave nectar, vanilla extract, stevia, cinnamon, maple-flavored extract, baking powder, and baking soda in a stand mixer or food processor until batter is smooth. Fill each muffin cup 3/4-full with batter.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool muffins in the muffin cups for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

HIGH PROTEIN BANANA MUFFINS

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Make and share this High Protein Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lorax1999

Categories Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 large overly ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
vegetable-oil cooking spray
flour, for dusting pans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 12 muffin tins with cooking spray and dust with flour.
Set aside.
Combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa, and baking soda. Add bananas, yogurt, egg whites, vanilla, pecans, and raisins.
Stir.
Pour batter into prepared cups and top with oat & bran cereal. Bake until a tooth pick inserted into the middle comes out clean - about 30 - 35 minutes.
Cool.

BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS

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I thought this was a very good recipe. I couldn't tell there was no sugar in the muffins. When I made this recipe I used the 4 tablespoons of the protein powder. I got this recipe from Obesity Help. It was posted by thekingskid.

Provided by internetnut

Categories Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 egg whites
3 bananas (ripe & mashed)
1/3 cup skim milk (I use Lactaid Fat Free Milk)
1 cup applesauce (Sugar Free)
4 tablespoons protein powder (I use 4 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein )
1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

Bake at 400 degrees.
Grease muffin tins with Pam spray. Combine flour, Splenda, baking powder, baking soda, salt & cinnamon and mix together. In a bowl, beat egg whites with a wisk or fork. Stir in mashed banana, applesauce, nuts and milk. Add flour mixture and mix together. Spoon into muffin tins.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the center of muffin to be sure cooked thru. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 229.8, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 4.3

Tips:

For the best texture, make sure to use ripe bananas. They will add sweetness and moisture to the muffins.
If you don't have protein powder, you can substitute it with an equal amount of almond flour or oat flour.
To make the muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and oats.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat the muffins, simply microwave them for 10-15 seconds, or until they are warmed through.
If you're short on time, you can use a muffin mix to make these muffins. Just follow the package directions, and add the mashed banana and protein powder.

Conclusion:

These banana protein muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain, with nuts, or with chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to be a hit.