5 Ingredient Protein Muffins
Simple, healthy muffins packed with protein that bring comfort and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup peanut or almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe banana in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the peanut or almond butter along with the maple syrup.
- Combine the mixture with the vanilla protein powder until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips or your choice of mix-ins.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg