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These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins are an easy gluten-free breakfast idea. These easy muffins are packed with healthy ingredients, the perfect way to start your day!

These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins are an easy gluten-free breakfast idea. These easy muffins are packed with healthy 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.

I love it, it is super satisfying that a little thought I had becomes a reality in your kitchen. Even more, I love when you comment, post on instagram or tell me on Facebook. You guys make my day over and over. And for that, I am so super grateful!

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 healthy 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 recipe simply keep scrolling. You will need:

  • Bananas, Peanut butter, 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 

These healthy protein muffins are so simple to make! Just add all the ingredients to a blender (except the chocolate chips, that is) and blend until smooth. Mix the chocolate chips in by hand. 

Divide the muffin batter between 12 greased muffin cups and bake until done. So easy, right? 

 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. 

More Low-Carb Muffin Recipes: 

Protein Breakfast Recipes

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins, an easy flour-less gluten free breakfast! These easy muffins are packed with healthy ingredients, the perfect way to start your day!

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins are an easy gluten-free breakfast idea. Bonus: they're packed with healthy ingredients!

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

    1. Preheat oven to 400F.
    2. Place all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender. Blend mixture approximately 30-45 seconds or until completely smooth.
    3. Using a spatula or spoon lightly stir in the chocolate chips.
    4. Spray a standard muffin tin with cooking spray and scoop batter into muffin tin (I use an ice cream scoop).
    5. Bake 12-14 minutes or until muffins have set.

Notes

*Protein powder: use the protein powder of your choice. I've used many different brands and flavors.

Recipe adapted from Averie Cooks.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 9g

To avoid any confusion I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it is not known to affect blood glucose levels. To calculate Keto recipes listed on this site carbs - fiber = net carbs. I use Nutrifox as my nutrition calculator. This nutrition information is an estimate based on the information provided by Nutrifox and the specific ingredients I used.

© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

 

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Comments

  3. Allison says

    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!

    • Maebells says

      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!

    • Maebells says

      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! :)

  11. Jamie says

    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!!

    • Maebells says

      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! :)

  12. Jenni says

    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?

    • Maebells says

      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.

  13. Allison says

    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!

    • Maebells says

      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! :)

  15. Cynthia says

    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.

  16. Bonnie Traynor says

    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?

    • Maebells says

      Hi Bonnie! You could certainly try adding almond flour, but I think the thing that makes these so neat is that they are flourless! :)

  18. Jen B says

    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)

    • Maebells says

      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!

    • Maebells says

      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.

  20. MarGal says

    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!

  21. Ally says

    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!

    • Maebells says

      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!! :)

  23. Stacey says

    Oh my god thanks for sharing! I just made these and they are soooooo good!!!!

  24. Fun size wife says

    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!

  25. Lauren says

    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 :)

  26. Elizabeth says

    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

    • jacqwest says

      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.

      • jacqwest says

        I should note I substituted maple syrup for honey with some molasses and a dash of fibre powder with the protein powder.

  28. marcie says

    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!

  29. Phoebe says

    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.

  33. Katrina says

    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!

    • Annie Holmes says

      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! :)

  35. Kristen says

    These look great I can't wait to try them! Could they be made with natural unsalted peanut butter?

    • Annie Holmes says

      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.

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