tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73739083146491151832024-03-08T03:22:59.130-08:00alhanen2011alhanen2011http://www.blogger.com/profile/00362480479967736508noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373908314649115183.post-48428761564987981472022-01-16T05:15:00.002-08:002022-01-16T05:15:39.009-08:00HEALTHY BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS<p> </p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">HEALTHY BANANA
PROTEIN MUFFINS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Muffins are one of
my favorite easy, portable breakfasts – so having a high protein option to
enjoy makes me so happy! There’s nothing better than waking up to a healthy
banana protein muffin, which is low in carbs but still really satisfying. And,
I love that these are also vegan!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Want to know the
best part? You can easily make them ahead of time and freeze them for an
on-the-go breakfast or snack later. I usually like mine with almond butter and
organic honey – yum!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">We hope you enjoy
these </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.cookinggoals.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4a6ee0;">healthy banana protein muffins</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a;"> as much as we do!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Banana Protein
Muffins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Four medium
bananas, mashed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Three eggs, at
room temperature (use 2 for batter and use 1 for banana mixture; note that eggs
should be at room temperature to whip well)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1/4 cup
old-fashioned rolled oats or gluten-free rolled oats (not instant)*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1.5 tsp vanilla
extract (or your favorite flavor)**<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1/2 cup sweetener
of choice*** – agave, maple syrup or honey works well* – see recipe notes for
tips on using natural sweeteners* Use a natural sweetener like maple syrup or
honey in these muffins – but do not add additional sweetener.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1/4 cup peanut
butter****<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1/4 cup coconut
oil or melted butter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">Two scoops (1/2
cup) vanilla protein powder****<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">2 tsp cinnamon
(optional)**<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">1. Preheat oven to
350 degrees and line a muffin tin with 8 cups. If using regular rolled oats,
grind in a blender until it becomes a flour-like consistency. To an electric
mixer or large bowl, add mashed banana, eggs, ground oats (if using), sweetener
of choice, vanilla extract and cinnamon (if using). Mix well. Add in peanut
butter and coconut oil or melted butter and mix well again. Add protein powder
and mix until batter is smooth & creamy. Pour into pan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">2. Bake for 20-25
minutes or until muffins are lightly browned on top. Let cool a couple minutes
before removing from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack.*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">**** I like to use
peanut butter that is at least 90% peanuts, but only when the amount of protein
powder is small, such as 1 scoop. If you want to use peanut butter and the
protein powder is larger such as 2 scoops, you should use only 1/4 cup of
peanut butter*****<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0e101a;">*=TIP: Be sure to
read some natural sweetener information before using agave or maple syrup. The
concern is that these liquid sweeteners have too much fructose (natural sugar)
and not enough fiber – which can contribute to weight gain and weight
fluctuations. However, our bodies do just fine on small amounts of added
fructose in the form of natural sweeteners, so be sure to follow label
instructions when substituting for regular sugar. And always check with your
doctor if you are concerned about your sugar intake based on your medical
history or medication.<o:p></o:p></span></p>alhanen2011http://www.blogger.com/profile/00362480479967736508noreply@blogger.com0