Banana Protein Muffins

Beth Jones Author

These muffins are an easy grab & go option to get some protein in to start your day with the fuel your body needs to perform.

Teen athletes need to start their day with some protein, but can be in a rush to get going in the morning and also a bit picky with their breakfast options. These banana protein muffins are a great solution. You can add fruit or chocolate chips to the mix to increase the "yumminess". Add a few pieces of turkey bacon & a piece of fruit, and you're good to go!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Equipment:

• Vitamix (or another high-powered blender)
  
• Muffin Pan or Cups
• Oven

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (or nonstick spray)
• 1 banana (very ripe)
• 3/4 cup liquid egg whites
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 scoops whey protein (about 25-30 g)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Optional: chocolate chips, blueberries, dried cranberries, walnuts, coconut

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mist cups of a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or coat with coconut oil
• In a blender mix banana, egg whites, cottage cheese/yogurt, vanilla, and honey/maple syrup
  
• Add in the oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and cinnamon. Sprinkle on the baking soda & salt so that they are not touching the liquid part. Blend until smooth
• Divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups (you can fill them all the way up to the rim). 
• Sprinkle on any optional add-ins. Use a knife to briefly stir them into the batter.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden-brown and they spring back when you gently press the tops.
  
• Let cool slightly & serve.
• Store in an air-tight container. I prefer to refrigerate them. You can warm them up by microwaving for 15-20 seconds.

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