Banana Millet Protein Muffins
These one-bowl banana muffins are soft, moist & made with simple, nourishing ingredients. They're naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, made with wholesome millet flour & boosted with Greek yogurt & protein powder for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
The best part? Fold in whatever you love! Fresh blueberries, dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans or leave them plain. They're delicious every way. 😊
Makes: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Why Bake with Millet Flour?
Millet flour is one of my favorite flours for wholesome baking. This ancient grain has a mild, slightly sweet flavor & pairs beautifully with bananas, berries, cinnamon & honey.
Some of the benefits include:
🌾 Naturally gluten-free
💪 Rich in magnesium to support muscles, energy production & nervous system health
🌿 A good source of fiber to support digestion & help keep you satisfied
❤️ Contains important minerals like phosphorus & manganese that support overall wellness
🍌 Less refined than traditional white flour, making it a nourishing choice for everyday baking
Combined with protein-rich Greek yogurt & eggs, these muffins make a balanced breakfast or afternoon snack you'll feel good about serving your family.
INGREDIENTS :
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey (optional if bananas are very ripe)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups organic millet flour
½ cup vanilla protein powder (I used KION ✨code KSEN gets you 10% off )
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL FOLD INS :
Choose one or get creative!
▫️Fresh or frozen blueberries
▫️Dark chocolate chips
▫️Chopped walnuts
▫️Chopped pecans
▫️Diced strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS :
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
3. Whisk in the eggs, egg whites, Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the millet flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon.
5. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Gently fold in your favorite add-ins, if using.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 2-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
STORAGE :
Store in an airtight container ⬇️
Room temperature: Up to 3 days
Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
Freezer: Up to 3 months (Simply thaw overnight or warm for 20–30 seconds before enjoying)
NUTRITION PER MUFFIN :
Makes around 12-15 muffins.
Calories: 95
Protein: 8–10g
Carbohydrates: 19–20g
Fat: 4–6g
Fiber: 2–3g
Nutrition values are approximate & will vary depending on the protein powder and optional mix-ins you choose of course!
RECIPE TIPS :
✨The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be.
✨Use a mild extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
✨Don't overmix the batter. This keeps the muffins soft & tender.
✨Fold in whatever your family loves, from berries to dark chocolate chips to chopped nuts!
✨If you'd rather skip the protein powder, replace it with an additional ½ cup of millet flour. The muffins will still be delicious, just a bit lower in protein.
I hope these become a staple in your home the way they've become in ours. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we come back to again & again, made with real ingredients, shared around the table & enjoyed with the people we love. 😊
Happy baking! 🤍
The best part? Fold in whatever you love! Fresh blueberries, dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans or leave them plain. They're delicious every way. 😊
Makes: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Why Bake with Millet Flour?
Millet flour is one of my favorite flours for wholesome baking. This ancient grain has a mild, slightly sweet flavor & pairs beautifully with bananas, berries, cinnamon & honey.
Some of the benefits include:
🌾 Naturally gluten-free
💪 Rich in magnesium to support muscles, energy production & nervous system health
🌿 A good source of fiber to support digestion & help keep you satisfied
❤️ Contains important minerals like phosphorus & manganese that support overall wellness
🍌 Less refined than traditional white flour, making it a nourishing choice for everyday baking
Combined with protein-rich Greek yogurt & eggs, these muffins make a balanced breakfast or afternoon snack you'll feel good about serving your family.
INGREDIENTS :
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey (optional if bananas are very ripe)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups organic millet flour
½ cup vanilla protein powder (I used KION ✨code KSEN gets you 10% off )
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL FOLD INS :
Choose one or get creative!
▫️Fresh or frozen blueberries
▫️Dark chocolate chips
▫️Chopped walnuts
▫️Chopped pecans
▫️Diced strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS :
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
3. Whisk in the eggs, egg whites, Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the millet flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon.
5. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Gently fold in your favorite add-ins, if using.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 2-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
STORAGE :
Store in an airtight container ⬇️
Room temperature: Up to 3 days
Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
Freezer: Up to 3 months (Simply thaw overnight or warm for 20–30 seconds before enjoying)
NUTRITION PER MUFFIN :
Makes around 12-15 muffins.
Calories: 95
Protein: 8–10g
Carbohydrates: 19–20g
Fat: 4–6g
Fiber: 2–3g
Nutrition values are approximate & will vary depending on the protein powder and optional mix-ins you choose of course!
RECIPE TIPS :
✨The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be.
✨Use a mild extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
✨Don't overmix the batter. This keeps the muffins soft & tender.
✨Fold in whatever your family loves, from berries to dark chocolate chips to chopped nuts!
✨If you'd rather skip the protein powder, replace it with an additional ½ cup of millet flour. The muffins will still be delicious, just a bit lower in protein.
I hope these become a staple in your home the way they've become in ours. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we come back to again & again, made with real ingredients, shared around the table & enjoyed with the people we love. 😊
Happy baking! 🤍
