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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins (Easy School Snack)

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Soft, tender, and packed with protein, these peanut butter banana muffins are the perfect school snack or quick breakfast. Made with simple ingredients like bananas, peanut butter, oats, and protein powder, they come together in about 25 minutes and freeze beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
  • Optional mix-ins: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Mash the bananas. In a large mixing bowl, mash the three ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. You want a few small lumps for texture, but mostly a liquidy paste. It should measure about 1 ½ cups.
  3. Add the wet ingredients. To the mashed bananas, add the peanut butter, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined. The mixture should look creamy and slightly thick.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Make sure there are no clumps, especially if your protein powder tends to clump.
  5. Combine wet and dry. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—a few streaks of flour are okay. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  6. Add the milk. Pour in the milk and fold again until the batter comes together. It should be thick but scoopable, not runny. If it seems too thick, add another tablespoon of milk. If too thin, add a tablespoon of oats.
  7. Fold in any mix-ins. If you’re using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, gently fold them in now. I love adding dark chocolate chips for a little sweetness.
  8. Fill the muffin cups. Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Fill each cup about ¾ full. This gives them room to rise without overflowing.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is important—if you leave them in the pan too long, the bottoms can get soggy.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Measure protein powder correctly by scooping lightly and leveling off. Let muffins cool completely before serving for best texture. For nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter or WowButter (note: sunflower seed butter may turn green due to baking soda reaction, but it’s safe to eat).

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