Amazing Muffins, Pre/Post Gym!

BeckiCharlotte13x
BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
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I wanted something that would be perfect for before/after a work out as I go to the gym pretty early in the morning normally and I thought this muffins would be perfect.

Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Makes 12 muffins although I doubled the recipe so I can freeze some.
Per muffin: 241 Calories, 34 Carbs, 6 Protein, 10 Fat.

2 ripe bananas.
1/4 cup of honey or pure maple syrup.
1/4 cup of brown sugar.
1/2 cup of no fat natural greek yoghurt.
1 large egg.
1/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter (I used whole earth organic)
2 tsp of vanilla extract.
1 and 3/4 cups of plain flour
1 tsp of cinnamon.
1 tsp of baking soda.
1 tsp of baking powder.
1/4 teaspoon salt.

Optional - Dark chocolate chips.

Preheat oven to 425F or 220C.

Mash banana and mix with honey, brown sugar, yoghurt, egg and milk. Then add peanut butter and vanilla.

Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and soda, salt and chocolate chips.

Mix together, stirring as little as possible.

Fill the muffin cups to practically the top and bake at 425F (220C) for 5 minutes. Then cook at 350F (180C) for a further 12 minutes or until toothpick or knife comes out clean.


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They are so good! I'd definitely recommend them...
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  • misscoastal
    misscoastal Posts: 11 Member
    These look super yummy! Do you know what the calorie/fat content of an individual muffin is? :-)
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    I've just added that into the post! Silly me, forgot to include that vital piece of information!
  • ceciliaruns
    ceciliaruns Posts: 41 Member
    Your recipe looks good, but if you don't mind I have some suggestions to make them healthier. I would substitute whole wheat flour instead of white flour in this recipe, and possibly increase the honey to 1/2 cup and not add the brown sugar. The temperature also seems high, I would bake at 335 degrees if using all honey.
  • drewmmm
    drewmmm Posts: 130 Member
    Sounds yummy! Will try!
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    Following to try later!
  • sweetnsassy1491
    sweetnsassy1491 Posts: 95 Member
    Saving for later
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    Your recipe looks good, but if you don't mind I have some suggestions to make them healthier. I would substitute whole wheat flour instead of white flour in this recipe, and possibly increase the honey to 1/2 cup and not add the brown sugar. The temperature also seems high, I would bake at 335 degrees if using all honey.

    Thank you. I was planning on using whole wheat flour but didn't have any. I also ran out of honey but the temperature was perfect, nice and soft in the middle :)

    Calorie wise, they are bang on for me for breakfast though which I love :D
  • Karen64Lynn
    Karen64Lynn Posts: 32 Member
    They sound yummy - I am going to make them. Thank you for sharing!
  • DebbieDRa
    DebbieDRa Posts: 9 Member
    Looks good
  • Karen64Lynn
    Karen64Lynn Posts: 32 Member
    I just made them. They are so good! Thank you for the recipe!
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    Thanks for the recipe! I love all things peanut butter and banana! I'm going to experiment and try substituting some of the flour for protein powder and using PB2 to save on a few calories.
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    I just made them. They are so good! Thank you for the recipe!

    So glad you enjoyed them! :)
  • Afrochic487
    Afrochic487 Posts: 3 Member
    One of the things I missed since dieting is muffins! This looks and sounds yummy! I will definitely be giving this a go. Thanks for sharing :smile:
  • OverDoIt
    OverDoIt Posts: 332 Member
    Wow,
    Those look really great. I have heard of bakers using apple sauce as a substitute for sugar. Have you tried this.
  • kittykat1994
    kittykat1994 Posts: 149 Member
    bump! - These look so good!
  • MisterIncredible
    MisterIncredible Posts: 8 Member
    Trying these later.
  • she_said
    she_said Posts: 4 Member
    bump
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    I think I need these in my life.
  • jipsybird
    jipsybird Posts: 878 Member
    Oooh, I totally want to try these! If someone tries them with applesauce let me know. :D
  • jamesalytle
    jamesalytle Posts: 112 Member
    OMG I'm so making these this weekend. Right up my ally. Thanks OP for sharing!
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    Bump
  • Karen64Lynn
    Karen64Lynn Posts: 32 Member
    I ate one this morning after working out pretty hard at the gym and it was perfect. I was concerned that I would still be hungry but it was filling and held my over for a couple of hours.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Why do people assume that honey is healthier than sugar? It is simply a different form of sugar.
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    Why do people assume that honey is healthier than sugar? It is simply a different form of sugar.

    I'm aware of that and never suggested that honey was 'healthier' than sugar. I added sugar too but the honey adds to the flavour and the texture of the muffins.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Sorry. I was in a hurry, and I'm just so used to seeing people using honey as the "healthier" alternative, that I guess I just saw it that way.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I just realized that this was the post I was responding to; not to the OP's post.

    Your recipe looks good, but if you don't mind I have some suggestions to make them healthier. I would substitute whole wheat flour instead of white flour in this recipe, and possibly increase the honey to 1/2 cup and not add the brown sugar. The temperature also seems high, I would bake at 335 degrees if using all honey.
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    I just realized that this was the post I was responding to; not to the OP's post.

    Your recipe looks good, but if you don't mind I have some suggestions to make them healthier. I would substitute whole wheat flour instead of white flour in this recipe, and possibly increase the honey to 1/2 cup and not add the brown sugar. The temperature also seems high, I would bake at 335 degrees if using all honey.

    Ahh! Don't worry, I hear ya ;)
  • MinnesotaYogaGirl
    MinnesotaYogaGirl Posts: 6 Member
    I am totally doing this soon! Thanks love! Mmmmm muffins!
  • Marianna05
    Marianna05 Posts: 67 Member
    double yum! cant wait to give it a shot! thanks for posting
  • jamesalytle
    jamesalytle Posts: 112 Member
    Just made these and they came out great! One thing I'll throw out there is with Jif Peanut Butter ours came in at 333 calories and we didn't use the chocolate morsels. If you can find a lower cal pb, the nutrition will be much better.

    We came in at 333 Calories, 11 Protein, 20 Cholesterol, 550 Sodium, 17 Fat, 38 Carbs.

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