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Wholesome Protein Banana Bread Muffins Without Refined Sugar

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These wholesome protein banana bread muffins are naturally sweetened without refined sugar, packed with protein from Greek yogurt and nut butter, and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • ¼ cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  6. If using add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in carefully now.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and Greek yogurt for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough muffins. If bananas are not sweet enough, add an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. Tent muffins with foil if tops brown too fast. Use an ice cream scoop for even muffin sizes. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use coconut yogurt and vegan protein powder. For gluten-free, swap whole wheat flour with almond or oat flour.

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