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Easy Protein Muffins Recipe 5 Ways to Make Healthy Homemade Muffins

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These easy protein muffins are quick to make, packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose for lighter texture)
  • 1 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • Optional add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
  3. In another bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, eggs, melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using. Whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Stir in optional mix-ins like nuts, berries, or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, muffins are done.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. If bananas are not ripe, bake them at 300°F for 10 minutes to soften. Customize mix-ins last to prevent sinking. Chilling batter for 10 minutes can help if kitchen is warm.

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