Banana Protein Muffins (Gluten Free)

These banana protein muffins are a great grab and go snack or healthy breakfast. Made with healthy ingredients like overripe bananas and protein powder to keep you satisfied.

A yummy, and quick breakfast is the perfect way to start your morning. The fluffy texture of these muffins is something the whole family will enjoy!

I love making lighter breakfast options like these dairy free muffins or sourdough muffins in addition to this recipe. All are great options for a new start to your day.

You can add protein powder to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. When adding protein powder, you'll have to add a splash of extra liquid like almond milk to smooth out the muffin batter.

What's in banana protein muffins?

These are the main ingredients in these muffins but you can also get creative and make this recipe your own.

Feel free to customize this recipe with different types of protein powder, different mix ins, different toppings, etc. You can also swap ingredients for vegan options like an egg for flax egg.

Looking for another delicious banana muffin? Try these gluten-free banana muffins.

Gluten-free muffin mix

I like to use one box of King Arthur gluten-free muffin mix but you can use whatever gluten-free muffin mix is your favorite. Baking with mix instead of from scratch saves so much time while the muffins are just as delicious.

Bananas

Using yellow bananas will work for this recipe but brown bananas are optimal.

Collagen protein powder

Vital Proteins unflavored collagen is my favorite type of protein to use but you can use any other unflavored protein powder. If you're looking for extra flavor, feel free to use vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder.

Chocolate chips

Adding chocolate chips is optional but gives these muffins a great flavor. Feel free to add chia seeds, flax seeds, fruit, or other toppings depending on your preferences.

Let's make these muffins...

Step 1: To the prepared muffin mix, add the collagen and mashed banana and mix well then fold in the chocolate chips

Step 2: Grease 10 jumbo muffin cups (or do a batch of 6 then another batch of 4 after) and fill muffin cups ⅔ full of batter

Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean) at 375 degrees and let them stand 5 minutes before enjoying

Pro tip: Add muffin liners to the muffin pan to prevent sticking.