When it comes to bulk recipes that are easy to grab-and-go, you can’t get much more balanced than these Green Smoothie Protein Muffins!
Not only do these powerhouse muffins have spinach in them (hence, the green color), but they’re also packed with fiber and a boost of protein to make these perfectly balanced.
PrintGreen Smoothie Protein Muffins {anti-inflammatory, vegan, gluten-free}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp coconut oil (organic, virgin unrefined)
- 2 1/3 cups baby spinach
- 2 bananas (ripe)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 TBSP pitted dates
- 3/4 cup whole milk (organic, or non-dairy unsweetened milk of choice))
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups oats (rolled or steel-cut or old-fashioned)
- 1 TBSP baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a muffin tin with liners. Brush the liners with coconut oil or use silicone cups to prevent the muffins from sticking.
- In your blender, combine the baby spinach, bananas, protein powder, dates, and milk. Blend until smooth, then add the eggs, oats, and baking powder. Blend again until a batter is formed.
- Scoop the muffin batter into the cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
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Recommended Protein Powder
This recipe was developed and tested with a plant-based protein powder. If using a different type of protein powder, results may vary.
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Leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days, or freeze for two months or more.
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Add-Ins
After blending, stir in chocolate chips, fresh berries, walnuts, or anything else you like to add to banana muffins!
