4 Ingredient High-Protein Banana Muffins for Athletes

If you’re looking for a quick, high-protein snack for athletes, these protein banana muffins are a game changer. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, eggs, and whey protein, they’re perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or grab-and-go fuel. These muffins are easy to prep, athlete-approved, and family-friendly, making them a staple in any performance-focused kitchen.

Ingredients:
● 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
● 3-4 large eggs
● 2 scoops Momentous vanilla protein powder *code WendiIrlbeck to save 15%
● 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions to prepare the high-protein muffins for travel or tournaments
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
4. Add the eggs to the mashed bananas and mix well.
5. Stir in the vanilla whey protein powder and cinnamon until fully
combined.
6. Pour the batter into greased muffin tins or a greased bread pan.
7. Bake for 12–13 minutes, or until set in the center.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

 

 

Nutrition (Whole Recipe):
● Calories: 700
● Protein: 66 g
● Carbohydrates: 86 g
● Fat: 18 g

Per Serving (12 servings):
● Calories: 60 kcal
● Protein: 5–6 g
● Carbohydrates: 7 g
● Fat: 1–1.5 g

 

 

Is Your Athlete Fueling Enough to Perform & Stay Healthy?

Most high school and college athletes don’t struggle because they aren’t training hard enough.

They struggle because they are:

👉Under-fueling without realizing it
👉 Eating “healthy” but not enough for sport
👉Training hard while under-recovering

Over time, this leads to:
– Low energy
– Poor recovery
– Increased injury risk

I created a free Athlete Fueling Checklist to help parents and athletes identify common fueling mistakes and understand what to fix next.