Protein Banana Muffins without Protein Powder

These Protein Banana Muffins without Protein Powder are packed with protein from Greek yogurt, protein oats and peanut butter powder. These banana oat high protein muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthier dessert.

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These Banana Protein Muffins without Protein Powder are packed with protein from Greek yogurt, protein oats and peanut butter powder. These banana oat high protein muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthier dessert.

This might be the first recipe I'm posting here in years that's high in protein but doesn't need any protein powder. Why you ask? Well it seemed like 'protein muffins without protein powder' was something that people were searching a decent amount for on Google.

Serving that SEO and the audience here with these banana oat muffins that are protein packed without any added protein powder.

Why You will love these high protein muffins with no protein powder:

No Bowls, No Mess: The batter for these muffins is made in the blender, so there's no extra bowl or spoon that need to be washed.
Easy! The dry ingredients and the wet ingredients are all mixed at once in the blender, and the mix is then baked!
Gut Friendly: For those who get an upset stomach from protein powder and other supplements, this recipe is perfect!
Kid Friendly: Made with simple ingredients, these protein muffins with no protein powder are great for kids for breakfast.
Guilt Free Protein! All clean ingredients and no sugars here, so you have 7.4 grams of protein with no guilt!

Ingredients for Banana Protein Muffins without Protein Powder!

The flourless banana protein muffins are made with healthy simple ingredients like oats and have no added sugar!

Ripe Bananas the spotty blackening ones. Ripe bananas are key for natural sweetness and moisture.
Pre- mashed banana works as well.
Protein Oats - I highly recommend using protein oats for this recipe since these banana muffins have no protein powder in them. The one from Zego that I use is also gluten free if you need.
- Substitute: Use regular rolled oats; Gluten free if needed. Oat flour is also a great option.
Peanut Butter Powder: A real good source of protein and the peanut butter flavor without the added fat of regular peanut butter. I recommend either PB2 or PbFit for this recipe.
- Substitute: Almond Butter Powder or plain Peanut Butter/Almond Butter or any nut or seed butter. Use less yogurt if using the wet nut butter.
Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt: A powerhouse of protein and adds moisture.
- Substitute: Low fat or full-fat Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or Coconut Yogurt are good substitutes.
Stevia for a touch of sweetness without added sugar.
- Substitute: You can use maple syrup, honey, or another granulated sweetener instead.
Eggs to bind the ingredients and add more protein.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda to give these muffins the rise

See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!

How to make High Protein Muffins with Greek Yogurt

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 12 cups of a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Llightly spray the insides with cooking spray, or use a non-stick muffin pan.
Combine Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients: bananas, oats, peanut butter powder, stevia sweetener, baking soda, baking powder, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and eggs.
Blend: Pulse or blend on low until just combined. You should have a thick muffin batter. Be careful not to overmix!
Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ way to the top. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.
Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes, and then enjoy!

Equipment

I recommend baking these muffins in a good, non-stick muffin pan.

10/10 recommend using a powerful blender for the batter. This one is not only powerful, but also quite aesthetic, haha.

Tips to make the perfect Healthy Banana Protein Muffins with no Protein Powder

While this recipe is easy, there are a few things to keep in mind to make these banana protein muffins with no whey protein:

Grease the cupcake liners with cooking spray - this will allow the muffins to come off easily!
Use completely ripe bananas or the protein muffins won't be sweet enough. For the best natural sweetness and moisture, always use completely ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. This is especially important since you're relying on natural sugars.
Use room temperature eggs and room temperature milk.
Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to tough muffins. Blend just until the ingredients are combined.
Taste the batter and see if you need some extra sweetener (I'd recommend stevia if needed). You can add a little more stevia if you prefer a sweeter muffin.

How to Store No Flour Banana Oat Protein Muffins

These no flour banana oat protein muffins are great for meal prep!

Freezer: These muffins freeze beautifully! Wrap the cooled muffins individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To defrost: Let the muffins thaw at room temperature, or warm them briefly in the microwave or oven.
Countertop: Wrap the banana oatmeal protein muffins in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. They can be stored on the countertop for 2-3 days.
Fridge: For longer freshness, store the banana muffins without protein powder in the fridge for up to 5 days.

FAQs

How can I add protein without protein powder?

As this recipe demonstrates, you can add protein to baked goods using ingredients like Greek yogurt, oats (especially high protein oats), and peanut butter powder. The eggs also contribute significantly to the protein content.

Are these muffins truly gluten-free?

You can make these protein banana oatmeal muffins gluten free if you use certified gluten-free protein oats (like the Zego brand mentioned in the original notes). Outside of this, these muffins are naturally gluten-free as they contain no traditional flour.

Can I use regular peanut butter instead of peanut butter powder?

You can certainly use peanut butter in this recipe instead of pb powder, but be sure to reduce the amount of yogurt in this case.
Also keep in mind that this will significantly change the fat and calorie content of this recipe.

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