Banana Protein Muffins

LDBianca

Hey there!

I posted this on an existing thread but I thought I would share with all of you. Here is a recipe I created for when I really want something sweet and don’t want to sacrifice my diet goals.

The muffins will be slightly denser than regular muffins, but they are jammed packed with flavor. I eat the muffins with either sugar-free jelly or peanut butter. Go on……give it a try......

Banana Protein Muffins

Ingredients:
2 really ripe bananas, divided
3 eggs
3 Tbsp oil (I use Vegetable Oil)
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup light cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla (or to taste)
5 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
3 scoops protein powder (I use banana flavored powder)
¾ cup coconut flour (or any kind of flour you like)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 190C (375F)

Take 1 banana and mash it until it can’t be mashed anymore and is liquidy. Then add the eggs, oil, heavy cream, cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar. Mix well.

In another bowl combine baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, and coconut flour.

Slowly stir the dry mix into the wet mix until it’s completely mixed and smooth.

Divide the remaining banana into thirds. You do this by cutting the banana in half then pushing your index finger into the middle of the banana will have it split into thirds (here is a video showing what I mean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvDvE3A1xus) . Take the strips of banana and cut them into small pieces. Stir the chunky banana pieces into the mix.

Put cupcake wrappers into baking tin and fill them about ¾ of the way with the batter. Cook for about 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Extra Info:
-The banana chunks are important in that they will keep the muffins from becoming dry.
-The cinnamon and vanilla are to taste. You can add more or less.
-You have to check on the muffins while they are in the oven since some ovens are different. If the muffins are browning too fast on the tops cover them with tin foil until the toothpick comes out clean.
-You can always have add-in to this recipe (e.g. raisins, nuts, or flax seed)
-I use banana flavored protein powder but any other flavor that compliments banana should do fine (like vanilla). I usually avoid cooking with chocolate protein powder since the flavor is more often than not ideal, but give it a try if you are feeling froggy. (chocolate-peanut butter-banana muffins actually sound pretty good…)

Makes about 14 muffins
Per Muffin (roughly):
135 calories
11 carbs
6 fat
8 protein

Hope you enjoy!

~Laura