Make these easy, one-bowl banana protein muffins using Greek yogurt for an ultra-moist texture. They are perfect for a high-protein breakfast or a freezer-friendly snack.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat for best moisture)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or casein blend works well)
1 1/2 cups oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mix-ins (optional: chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. This is your one-bowl step.
Add the protein powder, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt directly into the wet ingredients.
Use a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
If using, fold in your chocolate chips or nuts now.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results and highest protein content, use a casein or whey/casein blend protein powder. Whey alone can sometimes result in a slightly drier texture.
These muffins freeze well. Store cooled muffins in an airtight, freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or microwave briefly.
If you prefer a banana bread protein muffin flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.