What to do with your spotty bananas??
banana protein muffins
Banana Protein Muffins (that are gluten-free, very easy and high protein)
I started my 2 year old in a very limited preschool program when she turned 2. I have been sending her for a few hours a week and she has been loving the socialization and learning to share with others. In case you missed my blurb on how we transitioned her, I wrote a whole separate piece on that here.
With this has meant packing her snacks and lunches she can eat at school. I have been experimenting with nutritious foods that don’t need to be kept insulated and last week, I had spotty bananas so my mind started turning.
That’s where this recipe was born! It’s a hit. It has protein, fiber, it’s easy to make and uses up all of the brown spotty bananas we can’t eat fast enough. Oh, and it has chocolate chips, which is the biggest HELL YES in her book.
If you don’t have kiddos, just heat them up and add a little melted butter on top. It’s seriously heaven. You can even omit the chocolate chips, add walnuts or pecans and it easily becomes a breakfast muffin!
Hope this is an easy recipe you can make for yourself or your family too! I included substitutions and simple to follow recipe directions below!
How to make these dang banana bread muffins!
Prep time: 10 min
Bake time: 18–20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
2 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners, make sure to spray them to ensure they don’t stick.
In a bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla into the mashed bananas.
Add almond flour, protein powder, and baking powder. Fold gently until combined. Emphasis on folding gently.
Carefully fold chocolate chips if using.
Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Use a spoon to smooth out the tops, add a few more chocolate chips (it’ll make them look super cute at the end).
Bake 18–20 min, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before removing from tin.
Substitutions
To make them nut-free: use oat flour instead of almond flour (texture will be a bit denser but it works).
To make them dairy-free: use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Make them sweeter: add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
More recipes with bananas!
Vanilla Green Smoothie: If your bananas are going spotty, remove them from the peel, then place them in a plastic bag and freeze. They make the best creamy base for smoothies!
Viral Air Fryer Banana Split: If you are looking for a 4 minute dessert, say less!! Only a few ingredients and perfect for kids that don’t have access to a campfire!
The Easiest Protein Waffles: I make this nearly every time I have spotty bananas. It’s a life hack. Freeze them for later and you have healthy waffles ready to go!
Tell me what’s one snack you always have in your fridge (or wish you did)? I’m nosy and need ideas for the next recipe!!!
Great idea!