Banana-Blueberry Protein Muffins

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These super-moist and tender muffins get a protein boost with the addition of cottage cheese and peanut butter. The banana, which adds natural sweetness, doesn't overpower the flavor of the blueberries. Frozen blueberries work just as well as fresh. For a different twist, try raspberries or chopped apple.

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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Soy-Free Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat flour

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ⅓ cup cottage cheese

  • ¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and ginger together in a medium bowl until combined.

  3. Place mashed bananas, honey, cottage cheese, peanut butter, milk, egg and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture; beat on low speed until just combined and a thick batter forms, about 45 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in blueberries until evenly distributed. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, about 1/3 cup each.

  4. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

To make ahead

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
4g Fat
29g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 muffin
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 8g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Vitamin D 10IU 3%
Folate 34mcg 9%
Vitamin K 5mcg 4%
Sodium 292mg 13%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 141mg 3%

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.

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