Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

What Are Peanut Butter Muffins with Bananas Made Of? 

In most muffin recipes you’ll find lots of added sugars and white flour, but not here! Instead, we use simple, nutritious ingredients to create tender muffins that are out-of-this-world delicious. 

Here’s what you need: 

• Peanut Butter – We recommend using no-stir natural peanut butter to infuse every bite with flavor and create a tender crumb. If needed, creamy almond butter can be used instead. 
• Bananas – These help create moist muffins and contribute to their sweet flavor without the need for refined sugar. For the best results, use ripe bananas with spots. They’re easier to mash and sweeter in taste! 
• Large Eggs – Eggs are crucial to providing structure to the banana peanut butter muffins, helping them hold their shape. We haven’t tested this recipe with any vegan egg substitutes and cannot guarantee your results, but let us know how it goes if you do! 
• Honey – Used as a natural sweetener. Maple syrup can be substituted if preferred. 
• Vanilla Protein Powder – This adds structure to the muffins along with a boost of protein. If preferred, cocoa powder, peanut butter powder, or oat flour can be substituted 
• Baking Essentials – Vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are included to enhance the taste and texture of the muffins. 
• Optional Toppings – You don’t have to include them, but we love to add a swirl of peanut butter and extra banana coins on top. 

How to Make the Best Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

If you’ve ever made any kind of muffins like flourless chocolate chip protein muffins or gluten-free blueberry muffins, you can make these peanut butter muffins! The process is a breeze. 

1. Prepare. To begin, preheat your oven, and grease or line a muffin tin with muffin liners. 
2. Combine the Wet Ingredients. In a blender or food processor, blend the peanut butter and bananas until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and add the eggs, vanilla, and honey. Whisk to combine. 

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. 
4. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients, and mix just until the batter is smooth. 

Baking Tip: The texture of the batter will vary slightly depending on whether you use protein powder, cocoa powder, or peanut butter powder, but don’t worry! The end result is still the same delicious flavor and moist, fluffy muffins. 

5. Portion. Use a large ice cream scoop or a ⅓ measuring cup to scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan. Top with the extra peanut butter and banana slices, if desired. 
6. Bake. Place the muffins in the center of a preheated oven. Let them bake until they rise in the muffin cups and a toothpick can be inserted into the center and comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. 

7. Cool. Allow the pan to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Then, transfer the muffins from the pan, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.