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Wholesome Protein Banana Oat Muffins with Chocolate Chips

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These muffins combine ripe bananas, oats, and protein powder for a wholesome, protein-boosted snack with a hint of natural sweetness and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or an energizing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • ½ cup vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder (45g)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (125g)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (60ml)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (60ml)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and almond milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. In another bowl, stir together the oats, whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  7. Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for best sweetness. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Sift protein powder with flour to prevent clumps. Cover muffins loosely with foil halfway through baking for a softer crust. Muffins can be frozen individually for up to 3 months.

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