Description
Learn how to make protein muffins that are moist, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour (Don’t have any? Just blend oats in a food processor—boom, oat flour.)
- 1 scoop protein powder (Vanilla is classic, but chocolate is awesome if you’re feeling indulgent.)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs if you’re vegan!)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (adds moisture and a nice protein boost)
- 1 mashed banana (the riper, the sweeter—think banana bread vibes)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, but it adds a touch of sweetness)
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk you like—oat milk, dairy milk, you name it)
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup mix-ins (Think dark chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut—whatever makes you happy!)
Instructions
Take a big mixing bowl and start by mashing ripe bananas until they are really nice and smooth. Stir in the egg, honey, and melted coconut oil until everything is well incorporated.
Next, add in your dry ingredients (oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Gently stir until the mixture comes together. You definitely do not want to overmix it, so just mix to combine!
The muffin tin should either be lined with paper liners or sprayed with a generous amount of non-stick spray for the least sticking. Divide the batter evenly, filling each muffin cup about three-quarters full. Do not fill them all the way full, or you will have muffins overflowing as they bake (and who wants to deal with the cleaning!). Just enough space for them to rise and beautifully expand, baking into perfectly shaped little bundles of joy.
Carefully place the muffin tin into the preheated oven (350°F) and bake for 15-18 minutes. While they’re baking, keep an eye on them—the tops should turn a beautiful golden brown, and you’ll begin to notice a delicious aroma filling the kitchen. To check if they’re done, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean with no batter stuck to it, you’re good to go! Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy your perfectly fluffy, protein-packed muffins!
Let the muffins cool slightly, then enjoy warm on their
Notes
- For a lighter muffin, reduce the amount of chocolate chips.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with other add-ins like dried fruit or nuts.
- For an extra boost of protein, add a scoop of protein powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150-180 kcal per muffin
- Sugar: 8-10 grams
- Sodium: 100-150 mg
- Fat: 7-9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2-3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18-20 grams
- Fiber: 2-3 grams
- Protein: 6-8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30-40 mg
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