Protein Powder Banana Muffins
An easy recipe for banana muffins with protein powder. I've changed the recipe a bit. I now bake these at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes or so, and I almost always use all-purpose flour rather than white whole wheat.
Servings 6
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour or ap flour 4.5 oz/126 grams – spoon and level if no scale
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt see note -- omit if using protein blend with sodium
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten with a fork
- 6 tablespoons protein powder brands vary in weight
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any oil, I like almond oil)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt**
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or Turbinado
- 2-3 large mashed bananas 8 oz -- the weight should be 8 oz/230 grams after peeling
- Add-Ins – 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate or cinnamon chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 6 muffins cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Alternatively, you can use a silicone muffin pan and skip this step.
- Stir flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
- Combine egg white, protein powder, oil, yogurt and vanilla and beat well in a medium mixing bowl. Beat in the sugar and the bananas.
- Add flour mixture to banana mixture and stir just until mixed – batter should be thick. If using cinnamon or chocolate chips, add them in with the flour or save some and sprinkle on top.
- Using a generously rounded quarter cup measuring spoon, scoop up batter and divide evenly between the 6 muffin cups. Bake for for 15-18 minutes minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
**If you don't have Greek yogurt, you can mix together equal amounts of sour cream and whole milk to make 2 oz.
