Banana Oatmeal Muffins (High-Protein Version)

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Soft, naturally sweet, and packed with protein β€” perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.


πŸ›’ Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (~1 cup)

  • 1Β½ cups rolled oats

  • 1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

  • 2 large eggs

  • Β½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2–3 tbsp sweetener of choice (optional)

  • Optional mix-ins: 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or blueberries


πŸ”₯ Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a 12-muffin tin with liners.

2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener.

3️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
In another bowl, combine oats, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon.

4️⃣ Combine
Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in optional mix-ins.

5️⃣ Bake
Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

6️⃣ Cool
Cool 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.


πŸ’ͺ Nutrition (Approx. Per Muffin)

  • Calories: 160–170

  • Protein: 12–14 g

  • Carbs: 18–20 g

  • Fat: 4–5 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

(Macros vary depending on protein powder and mix-ins.)


πŸ”₯ Extra Protein Options

  • Add 1 extra scoop protein powder (~10 g more per muffin)

  • Use Greek yogurt (Β½ cup) instead of some almond milk

  • Add 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed for protein + fiber

  • Fold in cottage cheese (~ΒΌ cup) for creamier texture and 5–6 g more protein per batch

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