My obsession with peanut butter continues… if you’re in the same boat, you will love these muffins too!
These muffins are light, healthy and packed with flavor. Now with my kids back at school, I am looking for easy, healthy recipes that I can make ahead and have ready for breakfast, snacks or even in my kids’ lunch boxes. These are perfect for all of those. And if for some crazy reason you have leftovers that won’t be eaten right away, you can easily freeze them. Simply take them out and place in the refrigerator the night before and they will be ready for breakfast in the morning!
Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
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In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, protein powder until combined.
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Add honey, mashed bananas and applesauce until combined.
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Add peanut butter and mix again.
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Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown and toothpick is placed in the center and comes out clean.
I love that these muffins are healthy and I thought why not add some protein to them? I love adding good quality, protein powder to baked goods. These muffins are vegetarian but you cam easily use 100% maple syrup to make them vegan (honey isn’t vegan).
These muffins don’t last long in my house. But then again, we are all equally in love with peanut butter. You can use any nut butter you’d like if you have food allergies and I bet sunflower seed butter would be delicious in here as well. But my heart will always belong to peanut butter. It’s funny, once you start eating the natural kind for years and have a taste of that processed stuff, you can’t go back. At least I can’t. You can easily make your own peanut butter too which I will do frequently. It might sound fancy, but trust me, it’s just crushing up peanuts (and I add ground flax) to a high speed blender or food processor. It’s that simple. And that delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 47
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 137mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 34.6g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugars 17.4g
Protein 6.0g
*Nutrition information not 100% guaranteed, provided by www.caloriecount.com
Who else loves peanut butter? Have a great weekend!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
September 19, 2014 at 2:03 pmThese look so hearty and delicious! Perfect for breakfast!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
September 19, 2014 at 3:24 pmThis ( to me) is the perfect muffin! I NEED to make these for on the go breakfasts for my husband and I at work!
foodwanderings says
September 19, 2014 at 4:28 pmThese muffins power muffins with mashed bananas are so pretty. I used to make muffins often when my son was at home.
Ashley+@+Wishes+and+Dishes says
September 19, 2014 at 5:06 pmI tend to have a huge obsession with peanut butter, also. Bring on these muffins!!
The Food Hunter says
September 19, 2014 at 5:29 pmperfect post workout snack
Martha+@+A+Family+Feast says
September 19, 2014 at 5:33 pmThis recipe is chock full of goodness – thanks for sharing!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
September 20, 2014 at 1:07 amMy Mom is a big fan of bananas and muffins so I bet she’d love these with the peanut butter!
Melanie says
September 20, 2014 at 2:43 amFirst, your pictures are spectacular. I want to fall right into them and devour these muffins. Also, the recipe sounds right up my family’s alley. Can’t wait to try!
lauren.kelly says
September 20, 2014 at 11:50 amThank you so much Melanie! I hope you like them 🙂
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie says
September 20, 2014 at 6:00 pmI’m going to have to make a batch of these for my boyfriend. He needs more protein and loves peanut butter. Perfect match!
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
September 20, 2014 at 11:34 pmLovely muffins! Great for busy mornings or for an afternoon snack break.
Anita says
September 21, 2014 at 5:25 amAnything that helps me classify muffins as healthy and not dessert is great – I can eat more without the guilt!
Angela |Mind Over Batter says
September 21, 2014 at 12:16 pmThese muffins look delicious!! I’ve been on the search for a protein powder that a) doesn’t taste like punishment and b) has no gmo, additives, etc.. I’m going to try these!!
Marjory+@+Dinner-Mom says
September 22, 2014 at 1:01 amLove the protein boost! They look delish!
Nutmeg+Nanny says
September 22, 2014 at 3:15 amI love that these little beauties are not only delicious but good for you too!
Colleen+(Souffle+Bombay) says
September 22, 2014 at 1:00 pmYum! I could So go for one of these this second!
Nina at Focusedonfit.com says
January 27, 2015 at 4:17 amCant wait to try these soon, what a fantastic and sime recipe! Fit and and healthy! Looking forward to seeing the nutritional data on these…
lauren.kelly says
January 27, 2015 at 12:32 pmThank you Nina!
chelsey jackson says
June 16, 2015 at 5:05 pmCan you substitute stevia for the honey? Then would I need to add more liquid?
lauren.kelly says
June 17, 2015 at 12:01 amHi Chelsea! Yes you can absolutely substitute stevia for honey and you shouldn’t need any additional liquid. I hope you like them!
Melissa says
July 20, 2015 at 3:21 amWhat type/brand of protein powder are you using? Might you have nutritional value, calories, etc. per muffin? Thank you!
lauren.kelly says
September 15, 2015 at 9:15 pmI usually use Vega Protein Powder, it’s vegan and quality ingredients! The nutrition information is above. Thank you Melissa!