Easy Banana Protein Muffins - Snacking in Sneakers (2024)

Looking for something to do with those overripe bananas sitting on your counter? Baking is always a good option! Try making these easy banana protein muffins for a tasty snack recipe that the whole family will love. With less than 200 calories per muffin and 6 grams of protein each, they’re a great healthy way to satisfy the sweet tooth.

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How to make banana protein muffins

These are pretty simple to make! Don’t be fooled by the ingredient list – though it looks long, just about everything on here is something you’re likely to have on hand in your pantry or fridge. Here’s what you’ll need to gather up to make this:

• Bananas – You’ll want overripe ones for this recipe – they should have ample brown spots or even be turning quite brown, as in the photo below. These bananas have had more of their starch turn to sugar, which will sweeten the muffins. They are also softer and easier to mash.
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Oil of choice – I like avocado oil for it’s neutral flavor, but you can also use canola oil, vegetable oil, softened coconut oil, or whatever you prefer.
• Egg
• Brown Sugar
• Flour
• Vanilla Protein Powder
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Milk
• Dark chocolate chips

The only thing that might not be a staple in your house is the protein powder. I used this vanilla whey protein powder but you can use any vanilla protein powder that you’d like.

Once you’ve got all your ingredients together, it’s as simple as mixing ‘em all up in a bowl, pouring them into a muffin tin, and baking the muffins! No special techniques or anything, easy peasy.

Nutrition benefits

I like these banana protein muffins because they’re a step up nutritionally from your average muffin recipe. The bulk of the sweetener is the mashed bananas, along with a little brown sugar and a small amount of dark chocolate chips – but less of the later than you might find in a standard muffin recipe.

And of course, you’re adding protein powder to this recipe to boost the protein content. Now keep in mind, I wouldn’t necessarily call these “high protein” muffins. Each muffin contains 6 grams of protein.

But to give comparison, most homemade muffins made with white flour and no protein powder are only going to clock in around 2-3 grams, so you’re at least doubling what would be in there.

While there are higher protein muffin options out there, I find they often lack the taste and texture that this version has – so these are a great compromise.

These are also the perfect serving size for a snack or dessert when you’re craving a sweet treat. They clock in at 193 calories, and because they have that blend of carbs, fat, and protein – they’ll help you stay full longer while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Recipe FAQ

Here are some common questions that may arise as you prepare this recipe:

More Healthy Muffin Recipes

Looking for more muffins that have a nutritious spin? Try one of these options:

• Pumpkin protein muffins
• Almond flour banana muffins
• Coconut and watermelon muffins
• Apple cheddar muffins

Alright, now that you’ve got all the key info, it’s time to get baking! I hope you enjoy these as much as my family did. Even my kiddo is a huge fan of these.

If you get a chance to make ‘em, please feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment letting me know your thoughts.

PS – Looking for more ways to use up your ripe bananas? Check out this roundup of 20 different overripe banana recipes!

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