Name: High-Protein Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1–2 medium ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups oat flour (or blended oats); 1/4 cup whey or plant-based protein powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips; 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2–3 tablespoons almond milk or regular milk; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil

Description

These muffins combine ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, oats and protein powder for a portable, protein-packed breakfast or snack. Studded with mini chocolate chips, they are naturally sweet and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale

1–2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups oat flour (or blended oats)

1/4 cup whey or plant-based protein powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2–3 tablespoons almond milk or regular milk

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.

2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until smooth.

3. Whisk together mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, melted oil, honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder and cinnamon.

5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

6. Fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.

7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

8. Bake for 18 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

10. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin

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