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Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins

These moist and rich Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins taste like they're fresh from the bakery, but are made in your kitchen in just one bowl. Light, fluffy, and decadent, they're a real treat that’s high in protein, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 3 coops chocolate protein powder ~¾ cup
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ cup oil I used avocado
  • ¼ cup milk I used Fairlife whole milk
  • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash together 3 ripe bananas.
  3. Use an electric hand mixer to beat in egg, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sugar. Continuously scrape the sides of the bowl down to ensure everything is mixed well together.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl prior to mixing again: all purpose flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix again until thick and combined.
  5. Slowly beat in oil and milk. Once the batter is luscious and smooth, fold in mini chocolate chips (save some for the tops of the muffins too!)
  6. Spray the muffin liners generously before using a cookie scooper to spoon batter into each muffin cup. I use taller liners to accommodate the rise of the muffin! Top each muffin with more chocolate chips prior to baking.
  7. Bake for 22-28 minutes or until the muffins are risen perfectly and toothpick comes out clean (careful to not overbake). Turn the muffin tin 180 degrees half way through to ensure a consistent bake throughout!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container or baggie on the counter for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for one week. Let cool completely before covering to avoid condensation build up inside the container, which'll leave you with a soggy muffin.
  • Tips for success:
  • YOU MUST DO A 180 IN THE OVEN FOR EQUAL COOKING! My gas range favors the back leaving the front not always the same doneness – I promise it makes them better!! 
  • Do not over bake! Protein muffins are tricky as the need to rise uniformly but also if you over bake them, they’ll be quite dry and not enjoyable.
  • Avoid over-filing. Fill each cup ¾ the way full so they will rise and bake properly. Make up to 15 muffins if needed.
  • ALWAYS, ALWAYS spray muffin liners with cooking spray when baking with protein powder!
  • YOU MUST DO A 180 IN THE OVEN FOR EQUAL COOKING! My gas range favors the back leaving the front not always the same doneness – I promise it makes them better!! 
  • Do not over bake! Protein muffins are tricky as the need to rise uniformly but also if you over bake them, they’ll be quite dry and not enjoyable.
  • Avoid over-filing. Fill each cup ¾ the way full so they will rise and bake properly. Make up to 15 muffins if needed.
  • ALWAYS, ALWAYS spray muffin liners with cooking spray when baking with protein powder!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 muffin Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 261mg (11%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 muffin
Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.