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Wholesome Protein Banana Bread Muffins Without Refined Sugar

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Enjoy these healthy and delicious banana bread muffins packed with protein and made without refined sugar. Perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack!

Ingredients

Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or use liners.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk in eggs, yogurt, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until creamy.
  • Combine flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  • Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra moist muffins, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana