Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins + VIDEO
These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins are an easy gluten-free breakfast idea. These easy muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients, the perfect way to start your day!
Protein Muffins
It is pretty rare for me to post recipes that aren’t my own creation. Really, the recipe development is my favorite part of this whole blogging thing. I love when an idea pops in my head, I make it happen, take a picture, write about it, post it here, and then hear what you guys think.
Today’s muffins were not my idea, they were Averie’s. She had me at peanut butter and banana, but when I realized there was no flour in these I was sold! Gluten-free flour can get pretty pricey, so if I can make muffins for breakfast that have absolutely NONE in it, I am game! I did alter the recipe a bit because I needed 12 big filling muffins.
You’re probably wondering what makes a muffin a muffin if there isn’t anything to bake with! Turns out, magical things happen when you blend up a couple of well chosen ingredients. These little guys are full of ripe bananas, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, chocolate chips, and a bit of baking powder. Just toss all of your ingredients right into your blender, give it a whirl and your nearly done!
I love that they are basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand. And I don’t know about you, but I find myself almost always having a couple extra ripe bananas around! Now, finally a recipe to use them up that isn’t banana bread! 🙂
Just in case your looking for a quick, easy and wholesome snack, keep this one in mind. We loved it for breakfast with a big tall glass of milk, but you could also leave out the chocolate chips and have an excellent road trip snack! Easy to pack and no mess!
Ingredients in Protein Muffins
These protein powder muffins call for a handful of simple ingredients I bet you have already. To get the full, printable recipe card simply keep scrolling. You will need:
- Bananas, Peanut butter (any nut butter will work), Eggs, Honey
- Protein powder, Vanilla extract, Baking powder, Salt, and Chocolate chips
What Type of Protein Powder Should I Use?
Any protein powder will work, we have used many different varieties in this recipe and they all come out perfectly. Simply choose a protein powder with a flavor you enjoy.
Can I Use a Sugar Substitute Instead of Honey?
You can use another liquid sweetener in this recipe such as maple syrup, or a sugar free option like this sugar free maple syrup. You cannot sub honey for a granular sweetener, because you need the liquid to get the correct consistency.
How to Make Banana Protein Muffins
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to make Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. Only 5 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes of cooking time! For the complete, printable recipe card scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Then place all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender.
- Blend mixture approximately 30-45 seconds or until completely smooth.
- Using a spatula or spoon lightly stir in the chocolate chips. Spray a standard muffin pan with cooking spray and scoop batter into muffin tin (I use an ice cream scoop). *Muffin liners are a great option to avoid sticking if you have some.
- Then bake for 12-14 minutes or until muffins have set.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Reheating Instructions: You can reheat these muffins in the microwave for 30 seconds followed by 15-second increments until heated to your desired level.
- Refrigerator Storage: After allowing to completely cool and placing in airtight container, these muffins are best stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or on the counter for 3 days .
- Freezer Storage: You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Be sure to store in a freezer safe container after allowing to completely cool.
Tips for Making High Protein Muffins
- I recommend using mini chocolate chips as they don’t sink to the bottom of the muffins like regular chocolate chips tend to do.
- You’re welcome to omit the chocolate chips or swap them out for another mix-in, like butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, dried fruit, etc.
- These protein powder muffins freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely, then store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place on the counter for an hour or so.
- Try adding a dash of cinnamon for a flavor twist
More Low-Carb Muffin Recipes:
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Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 large brown bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons protein powder*
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender. Blend mixture approximately 30-45 seconds or until completely smooth.
- Using a spatula or spoon lightly stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spray a standard muffin tin with cooking spray and scoop batter into muffin tin (I use an ice cream scoop).
- Bake 12-14 minutes or until muffins have set.
Notes
Mmmm, those look delicious! Can’t go wrong with peanut butter in muffins. 🙂 They look adorable, especially with chocolate chips! 😀
I couldn’t agree more! Peanut butter and chocolate is hard combo to beat!
I agree with you 100%, I rarely post other people’s recipes because making your own and ”putting it out there” is so satisfying. But thanks for sharing this recipe, they sure do look good!
Yes, I had to make an exception for this one! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! I am so intrigued by the fact that there’s no flour in them -unless I’m reading it wrong lol. What a deliciously peanuty way to eat more protein!
You read it right! No flour! I couldn’t believe it either! I don’t really know how it works, but it does! 🙂
I love how simple the ingredients are in these muffins! Peanut butter and banana are my favorite combination together, and making these gluten free seem even better!
Mine too! I think this is going to become my go to for a quick healthy snack! I love that all of the ingredients are things you probably already have on hand!
I love this idea! Amazing that these have no flour! Miracle! What kind of protein powder do you use?
Hey Natalie! I used Myofusion in the peanut butter flavor, it just happened to be what I had on hand. But I would imagine anything would work! It is the same protein powder I use for the peanut butter granola bars on the site. It is pretty darn good in stuff but I don’t like to drink it by itself. Ha! 🙂
They look awesome. I really enjoy your pictures! 🙂
And the recipe sounds too easy to be true. But that just means that I should try for myself. 🙂
That is SUCH a compliment! I am still learning the ins and outs of food photography! 🙂
Wow, no flour muffins?! Very interesting. They look great. I’m loving those melty chocolate chips!
Me too! The gooey chocolate is my favorite!!
Holy Yum! I need some of these! Your pictures are wonderful.
Thank you!!! It makes me flat out giddy when someone compliments my photos! Ha! I am still figuring out my style!
Oh hells bells these look incredible. 5* from me
Thanks Hannah! We really loved them!
Hii, just made and they were fab! Just wondering if you have the nutrion values please xx
they look great! i love high protein snacks!
Me too! I love a snack that can sustain your hunger for a while, and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time!
These muffins are every bit as amazing as they look (and so quick and simple!), thank you so much for sharing! My husband and I have been bringing these along on hikes this past week, and they’ve been perfect! Every time I eat one, I’m still in awe that there’s no flour included, they have a wonderfully moist and cakey texture. I have a feeling these are going to be an instant staple in my kitchen repertoire– thank you again for posting!!
Jamie, I love love love getting feedback! I am so glad you and your husband enjoyed this. These are great snacks for hiking! They pack a nutritional punch and are easy to take with you! I am working on some other flourless, healthy treats, hopefully they turn out as good as this one! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know what you think! 🙂
I don’t have any honey on hand, is it ok to use brown sugar and how much would i use to substitute? Would it taste different with brown sugar?
Hi Jenni! I have only made them as written. I am not sure it would work the same with brown sugar, since honey is a liquid and sugar is a solid. I would guess the only real substitution would be maple syrup.
I didn’t have honey either, so I substituted applesauce and they turned out great also!
I’m glad you enjoyed them Kelly! They are some of my all time favorites!
Any idea what the carb count in these muffins might be?? Making them for a gluten intolerant/type 1 diabetic, minus the chocolate chips. Thanks!
Hi Allison, I don’t have a carb count on these. You could put in the exact brands your using and get a count by using this tool. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Hope that helps! 🙂
Hi there, is there anything I could use to substitute the protein powder? Thanks!
You can just leave it out. It will work just fine without it! 🙂
What a treat! These muffins look so delicious. I really want to try them now. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
I just made these muffins and I used regular chocolate chips so the tops sunk a bit but the texture is nice and the taste is good. I just wonder if I add a bit of almond flour if it would make them “fluffier”. What are your thoughts?
Hi Bonnie! You could certainly try adding almond flour, but I think the thing that makes these so neat is that they are flourless! 🙂
These look delicious! What is the points value of the peanut butter substitute? Can’t wait to try them!
Are the chocolate chips necessary to make these taste good? Would they be sweet enough without them? I’m not really a fan of chocolate chips in my muffins (I know, crazy)
Hi Jen! I would say without the chocolate chips these are lightly sweet muffins. You still have the sweetness from the honey and the peanut butter so they will definitely still taste great, just not as sweet without the chocolate! I hope that helps!
Could you substitute the honey for a sugar substitute such as stevia?
You could certainly try Stephanie! However I have only made it as written. One thing to keep in mind if you try, the honey is a liquid and the stevia is a powder, so you may need to add a little water or milk to accommodate. I would guess 2-3 tablespoons of liquid would do the trick. I think the taste and texture should be fairly similar.
Just what I was looking for for my 18-yo son’s cross-country road trip! I’m going to leave out the choc chips and put a few almonds on top. Thank you for sharing!
Oh what a great idea! The almonds sound like the perfect addition! 🙂
Sounds like an amazing g-free recipe! I’m excited to try it but don’t have / can’t afford protein powder. I do have chia seeds on hand, however, and I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to adapt the recipe to include chia seeds and take out the protein powder? Thanks!
Hi Ally!!
Thanks so much for your kind words! Actually this recipe will work just as well with the protein powder omitted completely. So you don’t have to make any substitutions. However, if you would like to add chia seeds I would imagine anywhere from 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon would work great without altering the consistency! I hope that helps!! 🙂
I’m a big fan of Banana. I can’t wait to try this. It is so intriguing! I’ll follow and try to do it at the weekend. Thanks for your guide
Oh my god thanks for sharing! I just made these and they are soooooo good!!!!
Yay!! Stacey that makes my day! I actually made a batch of these last night for dessert! 🙂
These are the best! I wanted to do something with the bananas, and this was the right choice. I used almond butter instead of peanut butter, and they are just happy, happy, happy! Thank you!
I am so glad!!! We love these, they are just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without going over board! 🙂
I made these last night and they turned out amazing! I made a couple small adjustments when I made it…mixed peanut butter and almond butter since I didn’t have a whole lot of PB left, and I also subbed half the protein powder for flax seed to add some extra fiber. The taste and texture are both great and I will definitely be making these again 🙂
I’ve already made these twice and plan on making them every week for an easy to go snack, thanks so much for sharing the recipe
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you are enjoying them Elizabeth! These really are one of my favorites! 🙂
How long do you cook yours for? Mine were completely raw aside from a crispy top? I cooked almost 25 minutes before I gave up. Flavor is great but goo-ey.
I should note I substituted maple syrup for honey with some molasses and a dash of fibre powder with the protein powder.
I make these each Sunday for the week ahead and we’ve never had a problem. These always turn out great!
Yes! Love muffins that aren’t just empty calories with some sugar thrown in.
Averie has some great flourless muffins on her site, and these look simply amazing! I’m always on the lookout for more breakfast/snack recipes for kids (and me), and I’ve got to try these!
Oh these look great – will definitely be trying them for my gluten free husband who is also a protein freak! Thanks so much for sharing.
I hope you love them Phoebe! 🙂
I’m so intrigued that there is no flour! These muffins looks perfect – I would have never known!
Look delicious!!! Do you have the nutritional info??
Hi Tanya, I do not provide nutrition information but you could put this in a calculator like my fitness pal for that information.
Do you use natural peanut butter?
I just use regular Jiff 🙂
These look fantastic for a bariatric patient! For the Protein Powder, can you advise which one you used? Bob’s has multiple options. Thank you!
Hi Katrina, you can use whatever protein powder you like. I have used vanilla, unflavored, whey protein powder and even chocolate before. All worked perfectly! 🙂
Can you use any protein powder. For example I use Body Fortress protein powder here
I’m sure that would work just fine!
These look great I can’t wait to try them! Could they be made with natural unsalted peanut butter?
Hi Kristen! I have only used regular peanut butter. If you mean the natural peanut butter that seperates I don’t imagine the consistency would be the same, but I haven’t tried it to say for sure.
Love these, do you know if s serving size is 1 muffin or 2 muffins?
According to my fitness pal one muffin
Do you know how much protein is in each muffin roughly?
According to my fitness pal 9g
this is exactly the kind of protein muffin recipe i was looking for! cannot wait to try it.
My family and I love these! I have to make them every week for Mel prep for breakfast thank you for your amazing recipes! ☺️❤️
You are so welcome! I am glad you are enjoying them!