Low Sodium Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Sodium Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins—perfect for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor, naturally sweetened by ripe bananas and a touch of honey, these wholesome muffins pack a protein punch thanks to chocolate-flavored protein powder. Crafted with whole wheat flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, they offer a balanced blend of nutrients without compromising on taste. Plus, they’re low in sodium, making them a heart-healthy choice. Ready in just 35 minutes, these moist, chocolate-studded delights are easy to whip up and ideal for meal prepping. Treat yourself or fuel your day with these deliciously healthy baked goods!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe bananas
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey to the mashed bananas, and whisk together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate-flavored protein powder until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the dark chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 3326 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.9 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.4 g | 312% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.7 g | ||
| Protein | 172.8 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 767 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 45.2 mg | 251% | |
| Potassium | 5513 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
