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Easy 5 Ingredient Banana Bread Protein Muffins

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These moist and naturally sweet banana bread protein muffins are quick to make with just five simple ingredients, perfect for healthy snacks or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (100g) vanilla-flavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining with paper cups.
  2. Place 1 cup (90g) of rolled oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until fine, flour-like consistency.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few lumps remaining.
  4. Crack in 2 large eggs and whisk into the mashed bananas until well combined and slightly frothy.
  5. Add oat flour, 1 cup (100g) protein powder, and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the banana-egg mixture. Fold gently until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in cinnamon, nuts, or chocolate chips now.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Room temperature eggs help create fluffier muffins. Grinding oats fresh yields lighter texture. Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cool muffins in pan before transferring to prevent breaking. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water, chilled 5 minutes).

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