Banana Chocolate Protein Muffins

Enjoy Banana Chocolate Protein Muffins, a nutritious snack that combines ripe bananas and rich cacao for a healthy breakfast option!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Max

Equipment

oven
blender or food processor

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas about 200g
1 cup chocolate protein powder can be plant-based for a vegan option
½ cup gluten-free oats about 40g
2 tablespoons cacao powder
¼ cup coconut sugar 50g
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs substitute with flax eggs for a vegan version
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nut butter of choice about 200g – almond, peanut, or cashew work great
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
In a blender or food processor, combine the bananas, nut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until you get a smooth mixture.
Add the chocolate protein powder, gluten-free oats, cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and baking powder to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Finally, add the apple cider vinegar and pulse a few times to mix it into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full and then dropping some chocolate chips into each one.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Less Sugar: If you're watching your sugar intake, feel free to adjust the amount of coconut sugar, or substitute it with another sweetener of your choice, like allulose.

Gluten-Free Option: For those who are gluten-sensitive, make sure your oats are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

No Blender: Don't have a blender? No worries! You can mash the bananas with a fork and mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.

Storage: These muffins store well in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days, or in the fridge for up to a week. They're also freezer-friendly, so you can enjoy them whenever the craving hits!

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