Peanut Butter-Banana Protein Muffins (Print Version)
Moist banana muffins with peanut butter and protein-packed Greek yogurt for a nourishing treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup peanut butter-chocolate whey protein powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
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6 tablespoons refined coconut oil
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 3/4 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 large bananas)
→ Fillings
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1/2 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
# Steps:
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Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
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Whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir in the mashed banana until fully incorporated.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fill each paper liner halfway with batter. Add 2 teaspoons of peanut butter to the center of each, then top evenly with the remaining batter, leaving the liners nearly full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30–35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
# Helpful Notes:
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When measuring flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess to avoid compacting. Choose a protein powder with at least 20 grams of protein per serving for optimal results.
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A cookie or ice cream scoop may be helpful for evenly portioning the batter into liners.