Two hands up for these Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins, mine and my toddler’s! We are OBSESSED. I have always loved muffins for breakfast (or any time of day, let’s be honest), so turning a muffin from a sugar-laden dessert into a healthy breakfast or snack option that actually tastes amazing is a total game-changer.
It’s not just that I love blueberry anything, it’s also that these healthy muffins include enough protein to double as a morning meal. So, go ahead and have a delicious banana protein muffin for breakfast!
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Banana Protein Muffins: The BEST Healthy Breakfast or Snack!
Besides just being delicious, these healthy protein muffins are also dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and have no added sugar! All that is sweet comes from the banana, blueberries, a little bit of maple syrup and any sugar in your almond milk and protein powder. Now that is the sweet spot!
You might have seen that I made similar muffins for my toddler recently, and these are quite alike. The major difference is that these include the dose of protein to keep adult bodies operating efficiently. Although, I will say that he still loved these as well! So they really are great for everybody. Make these tasty muffins in no time at all for such a yummy treat!
Ingredients for Protein Muffins (with Blueberry and Banana)
Whole Wheat Flour
For this recipe, I used whole wheat flour. However, you can use a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. Also, you can mix oat flour with gluten-free flour for an equally delicious gluten-free option!
Plant-Based Protein Powder
I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy using the Arbonne protein powder for many of my smoothies or baked goods. This recipe is no exception! However, any protein powder that keeps the flavor intact will work well with this recipe. Whey protein powder also works great!
Some of the other kinds of protein powder I have liked include:
- Organic Protein Powder
- Truvani – Plant-Based Protein Powder
- Tone it Up Protein
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder
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Other Ingredients
- Blueberries – Don’t forget the blueberries! Frozen or fresh blueberries work great and add another element of natural sweetness and flavor.
- Banana – A ripe banana is best since this is what is really sweetening up the muffins. Mash it in a mixing bowl or blender!
- Cinnamon – A dash of natural cinnamon powder really helps add some depth and spice.
- Coconut Oil – Lightly melted! You can substitute for butter or another type of oil as you see fit.
- Maple Syrup – A little bit of maple syrup sweetens these muffins to perfection!
- Baking Powder – This brand is my favorite for aluminum-free baking powder!
- Vanilla – An organic vanilla extract is best for true flavor, though you can experiment with another flavor such as hazelnut.
- Almond Milk – You can also try coconut milk or regular dairy milk if not going dairy-free.
- Egg – A vegan egg substitute is fine here as well (like this Flax Egg Recipe)!
How to Make Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins
These are so quick and easy, you’ll be having them as a snack (or breakfast) in no time!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, mash the banana, add in the rest of the wet ingredients, and whisk together.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined and mix in the blueberries.
Note: The batter should be thick, but light and fluffy!
4. Pour into a lined cupcake pan or muffin tin and bake for 30 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
5. Let cool, remove muffin liners, and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Don’t overwork the batter – over-mixing your batter adds too much air in it, which then leaves your muffins gummy or extremely chewy!
- Gently fold in the blueberries – if you mash the blueberries into the batter they may burst prematurely, resulting in a more soggy experience.
- Use the toothpick method – If you pull your muffins out too early they’ll be undercooked, but a bit past their time and they will be hard. Make sure you keep your eye on them and use the toothpick method to determine if they’re cooked in the center and ready to take out of the oven.
- Don’t leave out the baking powder – this ensures they rise and stay light and fluffy. Too much and they will rise and then collapse, and not enough will make them dense!
How Much Protein in a Banana Muffin?
Each banana muffin has 189 calories, 17 grams carbs, and 6 grams of protein!
Variations
Mix these protein banana muffins up with these delicious banana protein muffin flavors and variations! Or feel free to top them with nuts, honey, greek yogurt, or chocolate drizzle, or anything you want. The options are limitless!
Banana Oat Protein Muffins
To make Banana Oat Protein Muffins, simply substitute oat flour for some of the whole wheat flour. You can also add a little bit of rolled oats on top of the batter before baking!
Banana Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
Add a drizzle of creamy peanut butter to banana protein muffins either before or after baking to take this recipe up a notch! And hey, I won’t be mad if you add chocolate chips, either. 🙂
How to Store Banana Protein Muffins
To store, allow banana protein muffins to cool completely. Then place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 1 day, in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or the freezer for up to 3 months!
To reheat after freezing, let thaw in the fridge and heat up in the microwave for a few seconds until warm.
You’ll Love These Protein Muffins!
These Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins were SO good! I know you and your family will love these. They really are the perfect snack since the protein just makes them filling and almost a mini-meal on their own to hold you over. Wrap them up and throw them in your bag as an afternoon treat, or an after-workout meal! These healthy protein muffins are so delicious!
Other Protein Recipes You’ll Love
- No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars
- Dark Chocolate Breakfast Protein Oats
- Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Vanilla Cream Protein Overnight Oats
More Healthy Muffins Recipes
- Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins
- Healthy Toddler Muffins (Blueberry & Banana)
- Gluten-Free Healthy Rhubarb Muffins
- Blueberry Quinoa Muffins
Did you make these Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins? Be sure to give it a rating below and tag your photos @jar.of.lemons!
Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium ripe banana (about 1/2 cup mashed)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (lightly melted)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add in the milk, maple syrup, vanilla, egg, and coconut oil and whisk together.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined (making sure not to over-mix the batter).
- Mix in the blueberries.
- Pour into a lined cupcake or muffin tin and bake for 25-27 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Let cool and enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t overwork the batter – over-mixing your batter adds too much air in it, which then leaves your muffins gummy or extremely chewy!
- Gently fold in the blueberries – if you mash the blueberries into the batter they may burst prematurely, resulting in a more soggy experience.
- Use the toothpick method – If you pull your muffins out too early they’ll be undercooked, but a bit past their time and they will be hard. Make sure you keep your eye on them and use the toothpick method to determine if they’re cooked in the center and ready to take out of the oven.
- Don’t leave out the baking powder – this ensures they rise and stay light and fluffy. Too much and they will rise and then collapse, and not enough will make them dense!
Stephanie says:
Just made these. I used whey vanilla protein powder, fairlife milk for added protein and melted unsalted butter. The consistency was awesome. Thanks so much for this recipe, my family will love them, I know I did.
Amy Roskelley says:
I have the perfect protein powder to use in this recipe!