Protein Powder Chocolate Banana Muffins

This super tasty Protein Powder Chocolate Banana Muffins combine your browned bananas with chocolate protein powder, cacao, and more dark chocolate chunks for a rich but healthy-ish breakfast muffin! These muffins are equally wonderful treats to enjoy as snacks and dessert too!

Rich Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins with Protein Powder

Start off your morning with a protein-packed treat that is as tasty as it is good for you. My Protein Powder Chocolate Banana Muffins are so delicious, that you won’t even realize they are chock-full of healthful ingredients that will keep you full until lunchtime.

With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you can make these baked goods first thing in the morning and enjoy a warm muffin (or two) before work. Or, whip up a batch over the weekend and eat them as the week goes on – not only for breakfast but as a mid-day snack or after-dinner dessert.

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• 🥘 Ingredients
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• 🥡 Storing
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Wondering what to do with those seriously browned and overripe bananas turning brown on your countertop? Make these protein powder chocolate banana muffins rather than the same old banana bread you’ve been baking for years! It’s far better than tossing them out, and they’re no fun to eat as-is when they’ve turned to mush.

Plus they're a great treat for your chocoholic hubby! Mine always has Isopure protein powder around, in various flavors, and these sweet muffins are one of his indulgences. 🙂

I enjoy these muffins with my morning coffee or a glass of cold milk. When I am feeling like something more, I crumble one over frozen yogurt and dig in. Slice a banana and you’ve got a ridiculously delicious but healthier banana split!

🥘 Ingredients

Making these muffins requires some specific ingredients, as they’re meant to be more nutritious than your average muffin. Be sure to follow the directions so you get the most fuel and flavor.

• Butter – Go for real butter for the best flavor and texture! The fake stuff won’t work. If you're looking for higher fat options, use melted ghee or European butter.
• Unsweetened Applesauce – Adds natural sweetness and makes the muffins super moist and tender.
• Bananas – They’ve gotta be overripe for the best results. They will be sweeter and smoother.
• Eggs or Egg Whites – 5 large eggs or use just the whites for a lower-calorie muffin.
• Almond Milk – I like the nuttiness of almond milk, go with unsweetened for lower calories. Plain cow's milk will work just as well!
• Vanilla Extract – Bring out the flavor of the ingredients with a hint of vanilla.
• Baking Soda – A must for baking muffins properly.
• Baking Powder – Also needed for the muffin shape and size.
• Sugar – Sweeten them up the organic way with some organic sugar, or use a sugar alternative if desired.
• Salt – They won’t be salty, but salt enhances the other flavors and balances the sweetness.
• Protein Powder (dutch chocolate flavor) – The Isopure brand is my go-to, and the muffins always come out great.
• Cacao Powder – Rich and tasty, making the muffins extra-special!
• All-Purpose Flour – The base of these power muffins.
• Dark Chocolate Chips (or chunked dark chocolate bars) – Little gems of heaven in every bite!

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How to Make Protein Powder Banana Muffins

As far as baking goes, this recipe is great for beginners as well as those who feel right at home in the kitchen. Follow the details below and you won’t go wrong with this easy one-bowl method! I have never made a batch that wasn’t superb.

1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly coat with non-stick baking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl add the overripe bananas and mash until smooth with a fork.
3. Pour the cooled, melted butter into the mashed bananas and mix.
4. Add in the almond (or regular) milk, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract and combine well.
5. Next, add in the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix then add the flour. Use 1 cup of flour first and add more until you get the right consistency in your muffin batter (not too wet/loose, not too dry/crumbly).
6. Add the dark chocolate chips or chunked dark chocolate bars and gently fold them into the muffin batter.
7. Use a large spoon or a cookie/ice cream scoop to fill each muffin tin ⅔ full.
8. Bake the muffins at 350ºF (175ºC) for 18 to 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy!

🥡 Storing

You can store your muffins at room temperature (see the section immediately below), in the refrigerator (see the second section below), or in the freezer (see the third section below). I prefer to store my banana muffins, banana bread, and banana-based baked goods in the refrigerator.

Storing Muffins At Room Temperature

You can store your freshly baked protein powder chocolate banana muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days, as long as they are stored correctly. Keep them covered with cling film or aluminum foil (will last 1-2 days), or stored in either an air-tight container or Ziploc plastic storage bag for best results.

This will help to keep your muffins from drying out before they can be enjoyed!

Storing Muffins In the Refrigerator

When storing in a refrigerator, use an air-tight container, and layer the muffins with paper towels between the layers to prevent the muffins from getting soggy. Your muffins can last up to one week when refrigerated.

Storing Muffins In the Freezer

Store your muffins wrapped tightly in aluminum foil (heavy foil is best) or place them into a freezer bag. Your protein powder chocolate banana muffins can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To thaw, I prefer to set the muffins out and allow them to thaw at room temperature. There will be condensation from thawing, so remove any cling film on them when thawing.

Your muffins can also be wrapped in aluminum foil and then thawed in the oven for serving warm.

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