High Protein Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Recipe Everyone Will Want! (2024)

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If you are looking for a quick breakfast, after-school snack to hold the kids over until dinner, or a before practice pick-me-up… I have found that these high Protein Peanut Butter muffins are perfect!

These muffins are great when you need a healthy snack or a breakfast that will keep the kids full for hours. They are great when we need a snack to give us the energy to make it the rest of the day, too.

These are just as good as our organic apple muffins!

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I didn’t use to make them from scratch- I always just bought the packet, until I realized that the ingredients in the packaged muffins weren’t much different from pre-made cookies. Now that I know better… I do better. 🙂

I like to use real fruit and real peanut butter to make them healthier. Oh- and if you love peanut butter, be sure to try these peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars. YUM!

I also add a little flax seed and wheat germ when I have it on hand.

Plus, these peanut butter banana muffins only have 106 calories per muffin, making them a really healthy go-to snack or meal.

We are ALWAYS on the go (school, sports, work, games, matches, friend’s houses, grandparent’s house… you get the idea!) so these are a really great muffin to have on hand with 10.3 grams of protein.

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I just keep them in an air-tight storage container and they are gone in a day. I often have to double and even triple recipes in our house if I want things to last for more than a day or two. “Growing boys…”

These are a perfect high-protein meal or snackto grab before school, before practice or before work.

Ingredients You Need:

You don’t need much to make this this peanut butter banana muffin recipe. This recipe yields six muffins, more or less, depending on how much batter you put into each muffin cup.

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Substitutions:

You can substitute almond butter or another nut butter in place of peanut butter. The recipe can be sweetened with a pinch of brown sugar, sugar free stevia, or a teaspoon of maple syrup.
You will not need all purpose flour or baking soda.

How to make the muffins:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, hand- mix all ingredients together except the banana chips. (Mix the peanut butter, mashed banana, oatmeal, egg, 1/2 cups egg white, vanilla protein, and baking powder in a bowl)
  • Place muffin liners (muffin cups) in each holder of a 12 count muffin pan and then spray a light coat of a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Fill each muffin tin around 2/3 of the way full, until you are out of batter.
  • Top each uncooked muffin with a few dried banana chips.
  • Place tray on the center rack of the oven and allow to cook for 12 min.
  • The tops of the banana chips should be golden brown when they are about done.
  • TO check if they are done, you can insert a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, it means they are done.

We love these muffins because they have a rich peanut butter flavor. They can be eaten warm (sometimes we will put a little butter or maple syrup on them) or at room temperature.

NO matter how you eat them – you’ll always want more! 🙂 Enjoy!

More Peanut Butter Recipes:

  • Organic Apple Muffins
  • Gluten Free Cinnamon cake
  • Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

Do you want to print out the recipe? Check it out here ↓ ↓

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Peanut Butter Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

These are perfect for breakfast, as an after-school snack, or before a sport or activity!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
  • 1 Medium Banana Mashed
  • ¼ Cup Oatmeal (Uncooked)
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • ½ Cup Egg Whites
  • 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (we use this one- organic)
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • Dried Banana Chips

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a small bowl, hand- mix all ingredients together except the banana chips.
    3. Place muffin liners in each holder of a 12 count muffin tray and then spray a light coat of a non-stick cooking spray.
    4. Fill each muffin tin around 2/3 of the way full, until you are out of batter.
    5. Top each uncooked muffin with a few dried banana chips.
    6. Place tray on the center rack of the oven and allow to cook for 12 min.
    7. The tops of the banana chips should be golden brown when they are about done.
Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 106Total Fat: 3.8gCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10.3g

Categorized as: Breakfast, Kid Friendly Recipes, YourModernFamily

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Hi there!

I’m Becky, a former elementary school teacher turned certified child development therapist and blogger. I work at home with my husband and together we are raising (and partially homeschooling) our four children in the Carolinas. I love diet co*ke, ice cream, and spending time with my family.

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High Protein Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Recipe Everyone Will Want! (2024)

FAQs

Why are my protein muffins dry? ›

The key to avoiding a dry protein muffin recipe is to not use too much protein. You never want the dry ingredients in your muffin batter to be made up of more than half protein powder.

Is a banana with peanut butter healthy? ›

Are Bananas with Peanut Butter Healthy? Yes! The carbohydrates from the banana will give you energy, and then the protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter will keep you full. Putting peanut butter in your banana smoothie makes it filling AND delicious.

How to add real bananas to muffin mix? ›

If you are going to add bananas, we recommend adding no more than 2 mashed bananas and omitting the water, since the banana will add moisture. To prepare: Whisk eggs, then add in oil and mashed banana. Mix well.

How do you keep muffins moist and fluffy? ›

The Best Way to Store Muffins
  1. STEP ONE: Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels.
  3. STEP THREE: Place muffins in the container, on top of the paper towels.
  4. STEP FOUR: Place an additional paper towel layer on top of the muffins.

What makes muffins more moist? ›

The right amount of butter or oil, or a combination of both, is important to get a moist muffin. This fat is essential for producing a beautifully moist muffin with a tender crumb - so don't reduce the amount stated in the recipe.

Is it OK to eat a peanut butter sandwich everyday? ›

Yes, it's OK to eat peanut butter every day (in moderation), says Largeman-Roth. That means sticking to the recommended serving size of two tablespoons, or close to that amount.

Can dogs eat bananas? ›

Bananas are safe for dogs, but moderation is key. Bananas are high in sugar, so too much of it can put your dog at risk of developing medical conditions. You should give your dog only a few thin slices of banana once in a while. At least 90% of your dog's food should be regular dog food.

Is banana and peanut butter good protein? ›

Banana and Peanut Butter Get a High-Protein Makeover

The banana offers quick carbs, and the peanut butter offers a little protein — it's a match made in snack heaven. If you eat half a medium banana (53 calories) with one tablespoon of peanut butter (95 calories), it only offers 4.6 grams of protein.

Can bananas be too ripe for banana muffins? ›

Bananas can go from yellow with brown spots to totally black and still be okay to eat and use for baking. In fact, black bananas are some of the best for making banana bread because they have developed more sugar as they sit around and therefore taste sweeter. They may also be moister, which is perfect for baked goods.

What happens if you add an extra egg to muffin mix? ›

Eggs are responsible for giving baked goods structure, which means the amount you use directly affects the resulting texture. Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery.

Why are my banana muffins wet inside? ›

You Use Too Much Banana

Fight the urge to use more banana than called for in your recipe. Using too much banana could make your bread heavy and damp in the center, causing it to appear undercooked and unappealing.

How do you make protein cakes less dry? ›

Always use a moisturiser when making protein pancakes or baking protein cakes or muffins. A moisturiser is an ingredient that will 'weigh down' your protein powder and add moisture to your food. You need a moisturiser when you're cooking with whey and casein (otherwise will food will come out dry and rubbery).

Why did my muffins turn out dry? ›

Bake them a few minutes too long, and those once-moist and fluffy muffins run the risk of turning dry. → Follow this tip: Ovens all have their individual quirks, so while you should still follow the bake time in the recipe, use a toothpick or cake tester to test the muffins a couple minutes before.

How do I prevent my muffins from being dry? ›

If your muffins are coming out with cracks on top and dry texture, then your oven temperature is too high. Get an oven thermometer to check your oven temperature and adjust the setting accordingly. Make sure you do not overbake your muffins, too — stick to the shortest amount of time needed to bake them through.

Why are my protein pancakes too dry? ›

The two most common reasons why your protein pancakes are so dry are that you haven't added enough liquid to the batter or you're cooking them too quickly. First, make sure that you add enough liquid to the batter. If the batter is too dry, it will result in dry pancakes. Second, cook the pancakes on low heat.

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