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One-Bowl Banana Protein Muffins with Greek Yogurt

A stack of three golden-brown banana protein muffins, one broken open to show the moist, speckled interior texture.
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Make these simple, high protein banana muffins using just one bowl. They are low in sugar and perfect for a quick breakfast or post workout snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional: chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, melted oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until just combined. This is your one bowl base.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For freezer protein muffins, allow them to cool completely. Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container, separating layers with parchment paper. They keep well for up to three months.
  • To reheat, microwave a frozen muffin for 30 to 60 seconds.
  • If you prefer a thicker protein boost, use Greek yogurt banana muffins as a base and add an extra half scoop of protein powder, slightly increasing the liquid if the batter seems too thick.

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