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Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins - Easy, Moist, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy), as needed for batter consistency

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Whisk in wet ingredients: Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. If the batter is very thick, stir in milk 1 tablespoon at a time. You’re aiming for a thick but scoopable batter.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping if you like.
  7. Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups. Top with extra chips for a bakery-style look.
  8. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. The tops should spring back lightly when touched.
  9. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. This helps them set and stay tender.