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Sophia Martinez

Protein Muffin for Breakfast: Easy Recipe for Busy Mornings

Start your day right with these delicious protein muffins for breakfast! Packed with 6g of protein each, these banana protein muffins are nutritious, simple to make, and perfect for those hectic mornings when you need a quick yet satisfying bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed banana approx 2 large bananas
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted+ cooled
  • ¾ cup oat flour gluten free if necessary
  • ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
  2. In a big bowl, mash the bananas until they become smooth. Whisk in the egg, honey, and cooled melted coconut oil until the mixture is uniform.
  3. Add oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger to the banana mixture and stir everything together gently. If you like, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  4. Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Avoid overfilling.
  5. Bake the muffins for about 15 minutes or until their tops turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the muffins rest and cool in the pan for five minutes before taking them out.

Notes

  • These muffins freeze well and can be reheated quickly for a fast breakfast. Add chocolate chips or omit for a simpler version.