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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins are a love letter to a beloved café treat, recreated with a protein boost. They’re tender, moist, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect breakfast or snack that keeps you full.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar)
  • ½ cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats, blended into flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Make oat flour: Add 1 cup rolled oats to a blender and pulse for 20-30 seconds until fine flour forms. Set aside.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In the blender, combine cottage cheese, mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Break up any clumps of protein powder.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: If using, gently fold in dark chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  7. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tops should be golden and spring back when touched.
  9. Cool: Let muffins sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Check your protein powder’s absorbency; add a tablespoon of milk if batter is too thick. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning. Cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.

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