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Fluffy No-Sugar Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins: Best Healthy Snack

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These fluffy no-sugar peanut butter banana protein muffins are a healthy, delicious snack that tastes like a bakery treat. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, peanut butter, and protein powder, they’re perfect for meal prep and freeze beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (130g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
  • 1 cup almond flour (112g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (30-45ml, optional)
  • Optional mix-ins: dark chocolate chips (sugar-free), chopped walnuts, flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment liners or spray generously with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks (about 1 cup).
  3. Add peanut butter and room-temperature eggs to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a silicone spatula just until combined. If batter is too dry, add 2-3 tablespoons almond milk one at a time.
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins (e.g., ¼ cup dark chocolate chips). Reserve a few to press into tops.
  7. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tops should be golden and spring back when touched.
  9. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (at least 10 minutes).

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Room temperature eggs incorporate more air. Check protein powder brand as moisture absorption varies. Let muffins cool completely before removing from tin to prevent breakage.

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Keywords: protein muffins, no sugar, peanut butter banana, healthy snack, gluten-free, meal prep

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