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Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins – A Simple, Satisfying Snack

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or regular whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (store-bought or finely blended oats)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (or plant-based protein; see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but nice)
  • 1/3–1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or unsweetened almond), as needed for batter consistency
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or neutral oil (optional for extra moisture)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and oil if using until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the white whole wheat flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. If the batter seems very thick or dry, add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it resembles a thick, scoopable batter.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for the tops.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for that bakery look.
  7. Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (avoid chocolate spots when testing).
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The muffins set up as they cool, so try not to dig in too early.