Balanced Baking

Baked Protein Banana Muffins

These Protein Banana Muffins are the perfect post-workout meal. They provide fast-acting carbohydrates from bananas and high-quality protein for your muscles. An easy way to combine recovery and enjoyment.

265
kcal / serving
22 g
Protein
34 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
40′
Total time
6 servings
Amount

Ingredients

  • Oats (fine)80 g
  • Baking powder1 tsp
  • Cinnamon0.5 tsp
  • Bananas (ripe)2 pieces
  • Eggs (size M)2 pieces
  • Low-fat quark100 g
  • Protein powder (vanilla)30 g
  • Milk (1.5% fat)50 ml
  • Honey1 tbsp

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) top/bottom heat and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.

  3. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork in a separate bowl. Add the eggs, low-fat quark, protein powder, milk, and honey, then whisk everything until smooth.

  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and carefully mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  5. Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups (yields approx. 6-8 muffins).

  6. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. Let the muffins cool briefly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tip: For an extra boost of fiber and healthy fats, you can add chopped nuts or chia seeds to the batter. They're also great for meal prep and freezing.

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