Healthy Banana Nutella Protein Muffins

Prep:10 min Cook: 20 min Serve: 12

I- Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour;
  • 2 scoops vanilla;
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed;
  • 2 tsp baking powder;
  • 1/8 tsp salt;
  • 2 large eggs;
  • 2 bananas (ripe, mashed);
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt;
  • 1/4 cup skim milk;
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract;
  • 1/4 cup chocolate spread (Nutella hazelnut);
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

II- Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12-cup standard muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, flaxseeds, baking powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, bananas, yogurt, milk and vanilla.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill the muffin cups halfway and drop a teaspoon-size dollop of Nutella in each.
  6. Fill with batter the rest of the way. Sprinkle walnuts on top and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
  7. Store muffins in an airtight container up to two days.

III- Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Muffin

  • 180 Calories;
  • Fat: 5g;
  • Saturated fat: 0.5g;
  • Cholesterol: 35mg;
  • Carbs: 20g;
  • Fiber: 3g;
  • Sugar: 5g;
  • Protein: 7g.

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