Half-Fail Banana Protein Muffins

Lately, I’ve been on a roll with my stuffed sweet potatoes, paninis and baked chickpeas.  But I recently had a little bit of a cooking fail.  Well, half a failure.  I was really excited when I found this recipe for banana bread protein muffins on Dashing Dish.  The ingredient list (oats, Greek yogurt, banana, egg whites, protein powder, etc.) was right up my alley.  And the nutrition facts?

58	Calories per serving
9 g	Carbohydrates
7 g	Protein
2 g	Fiber
1 g	Sugar
1	WWP+*

*Weight Watchers Points per serving

Yahtzee!

At the time I tried to make them, however, I didn’t have one important tool- a blender or food processor.  So I gave this recipe a whirl by using a blender bottle instead.  Note to self:  shaking the ingredients by hand is not the same as blending them with an electrically-powered device.

The consistency was so weird and they were completely stuck to the sides of the cupcake liners.  OOPS! They most likely stuck because I didn’t heed the Dashing Dish’s warning about removing the paper liner and only using the foil part…and I pride myself on my reading comprehension skills…ashamed.

That being said- the taste was absolutely delicious.  Delicious enough that instead of being discouraged, these muffins may be the first thing I make with my new blender! I may even add some raisins, almonds or pecans!

If anyone else tries the recipe, let me know how it turns out! :)

Recipe Courtesy of Dashing Dish:

Ingredients

3/4 cup	Ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
3/4 cup	Egg whites
1/2 cup	Plain low fat greek yogurt (I used plain Chobani yogurt)
3/4 cup	Oats (use gluten free if sensitive to gluten)
2 scoops	Vanilla protein powder (I used Designer Whey™, or you could use any flavor you would like!)
1/4 cup	Baking stevia OR 1/2 cup sweetener of choice that measures like sugar 1
1 tsp	Baking powder
1 tsp	Baking soda
1/2 tsp	Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, or line with silicone or foil liners, (spray liners if using).

2

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, (or food processor), and blend until mixture is smooth.

Divide mixture evenly between 12 muffin tins.

4

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

(Note: be sure to use either silicone or foil liners with the paper insert removed because they will stick, as does any muffin made with oats rather than flour!)