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Easy Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins with Banana

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These high-protein muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or after-school fuel. Made with banana, protein powder, and chocolate chips, they’re soft, sweet, and full of clean energy.
Author: Lindsay Lehrer
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Cost: $5
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • liners
  • bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour I have done half wheat flour and half all purpose flour. Very good!
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sugar Or maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup melted butter I have done half butter half coconut oil too!
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 banana mashed
  • ½ cup scoops protein powder
  • 1¼ cups chocolate chips divided
  • Decorative sugar optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line or grease muffin tray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, protein powder, and 1 cup chocolate chips.
  • In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and mashed banana.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Scoop into muffin tray. Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and decorative sugar.
  • Bake 5 minutes at 450°F, then reduce oven to 375°F and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Cool before enjoying!

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter — Stir just until combined to keep muffins light and tender. Overmixing can lead to dense, rubbery results.
  • Use ripe bananas — The riper, the better! Bananas with brown spots give the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Customize your protein powder — You can use vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored protein. Each adds a slightly different flavor, so choose what fits your taste.
  • Watch your oven temp — Starting hot (450°F) and reducing the temp helps create bakery-style muffin tops. Don’t skip this step!
  • Freeze for later — These freeze beautifully! Just cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container. Warm in the microwave for a quick grab-and-go snack.
  • Mini muffin option — Use a mini muffin pan and reduce bake time by 5–7 minutes for bite-sized snacks perfect for kids.
  • Add-ins welcome — Mix in a tablespoon of nut butter, swap chocolate chips for blueberries, or add a sprinkle of cinnamon to make it your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal