Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes Healthy Muffin Recipes Banana Protein Muffins 4.6 (20) 19 Reviews These healthy banana muffins are packed with protein thanks to ingredients like peanut butter and Greek yogurt, while white whole-wheat flour gives them a fiber boost. Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack. By Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith has a blends of academic training in Culinary Nutrition and Food Science with hands-on experience while working in restaurants and volunteering at food-driven events. Jasmine continues to share her knowledge on wholesome eating with approachable cooking skills she acquired while working in the restaurant industry. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 11, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 12 Nutrition Profile: Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt ⅓ cup creamy natural peanut butter, well stirred 2 large eggs 1 cup mashed banana (from 2 very ripe bananas) ½ cup packed light brown sugar ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup chopped walnuts, toasted Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Whisk yogurt and peanut butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, banana, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla; whisk to combine. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture until the flour is mostly incorporated. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups (3 heaping tablespoons each); sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Equipment 12-cup muffin tin To make ahead Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020; updated January 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 193 Calories 6g Fat 32g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 muffin Calories 193 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 17g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 32mg 11% Vitamin A 62IU 1% Sodium 194mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.