If you are wanting something sweet for breakfast but you know you need more than that, try these simple Banana Protein Muffins! I’ve reduced the added sugar plus a scoop of protein powder so you can get away with these for breakfast or a mid morning snack in a pinch.
Watch me make these delicious Banana Protein Muffins!
They are simple to make and freeze well so on those busy mornings when you are literally running out the door, pull a banana protein muffin out of the freezer, microwave and go.
So simple to put together. You’ll need a few ripe bananas, protein powder, walnuts and a few other pantry staples.
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Banana Protein Muffins
So delicious and are less sugar and have more protein than most muffins. For that reason, I'm putting them in the 'breakfast' category.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with 12 liners.
- To a medium size bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk.
- Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl.
- Add melted butter, protein powder, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
- Add 2 eggs, mix by hand or with a mixer.
- Fold in nuts.
- Spoon in to prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until starting to brown and done on the inside.
- Serve immediately with butter or just grab and go!
Notes
Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer proof container.
