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One-Bowl Banana Protein Muffins with Greek Yogurt

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Make these simple, high-protein banana muffins in one bowl for a quick, macro-friendly breakfast or post-workout snack. They freeze well for grab-and-go eating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour or 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 chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

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 coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until just combined. This is your wet mixture.
  4. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. If using, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
  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 easy freezer protein muffins, cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They keep well for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or microwave briefly.
  • To boost the protein further, use Greek yogurt protein powder if available.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.

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