Banana Protein Muffins

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These healthy banana muffins are packed with protein thanks to ingredients like peanut butter and Greek yogurt, while white whole-wheat flour gives them a fiber boost. Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack.

Jasmine Smith

Updated on October 11, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
⅓ cup creamy natural peanut butter, well stirred
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed banana (from 2 very ripe bananas)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Whisk yogurt and peanut butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, banana, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla; whisk to combine. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture until the flour is mostly incorporated.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups (3 heaping tablespoons each); sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin

To make ahead

Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020; updated January 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
6g	Fat
32g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 muffin
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Vitamin A 62IU	1%
Sodium 194mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.