Description
These Viral Protein Muffins are a delicious and healthy snack option packed with protein and flavor. Made with bananas, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and a touch of sweetness, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas and whisk in eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Combine: Fold in chocolate chips if desired. Divide batter into muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness if using sweetened protein powder.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Customize with add-ins like chia seeds, nuts, or blueberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
