High Protein Banana Bread Muffins

Get your morning off to a nutritious and delicious start with these High Protein Banana Bread Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and rolled oats, these muffins are elevated with the muscle-building power of protein powder. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, they deliver a perfect balance of flavor and sustenance. Each moist and tender bite provides a filling snack or quick breakfast option that’s easy to make in just 40 minutes. Add optional walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch, and enjoy a batch that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. These high-protein muffins are perfect for meal prep, post-workout recovery, or an on-the-go energy boost.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 scoops protein powder
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup (optional) chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bananas and whisk together until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the protein powder until fully incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 7

Fold in the honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and Greek yogurt until the batter is cohesive and smooth. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.

Step 9

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy these high-protein treats fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1204.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2386.1

Total Fat 61.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 405.9mg	0%
Sodium 2169.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.6g	0%
Total Sugars 167.7g
Protein 113.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 725.5mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3372.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.1%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 59.6%