If you are looking for a simple nourishing breakfast or snack, these paleo protein banana muffins are about to become a staple in your kitchen.
They are soft, fluffy, naturally sweetened, and packed with 15 grams of protein per muffin without gluten, dairy, grains, or refined sugar.
Even better, they are kid approved, freezer friendly, and come together with minimal prep.
Whether you are stocking lunchboxes, prepping breakfasts for busy mornings, or just want a wholesome snack that actually keeps you full, this recipe checks every box.
Why You Will Love These Paleo Protein Banana Muffins
High Protein and Filling
Each muffin delivers 15 grams of protein, helping stabilize blood sugar and keep you satisfied longer than traditional banana muffins. Perfect for breakfast, post workout fuel, or after school snacks.
Paleo Friendly
These paleo protein banana muffins are gluten free, dairy free, grain free, and soy free. There is also an easy nut free option, making them ideal for school lunches and allergy friendly households.
Easy to Make
Prep takes about 15 minutes and the hardest step is mashing ripe bananas. You can also puree the bananas in a food processor for a smoother texture.
Freezer Friendly
Make a double batch and freeze them. They thaw beautifully and are perfect for grab and go mornings. Many families pack them straight from the freezer into lunchboxes and they are thawed by lunchtime.
Ingredients(Find exact amount down recipe card)
Almond flour
Tapioca flour
Unflavored collagen powder
Baking powder
Salt
Overripe bananas
Pure maple syrup
Light tasting olive oil or avocado oil
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Optional mix ins
Dairy free mini chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts
How to Make Paleo Protein Banana Muffins




Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a muffin pan with liners.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Fold in optional mix ins if using.
Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.
Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, then lower oven to 350 degrees and bake another 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Do not underbake or muffins may collapse as they cool.

Nut Free Option
To make these nut free, replace the almond flour and tapioca flour with 2 cups cassava flour.
Fluff the cassava flour before measuring to avoid overpacking.
Paleo Muffins for Lunchboxes
These paleo protein banana muffins are great for school lunches, after school snacks, busy mornings, and travel days. They are more budget friendly than store bought gluten free snacks and you control every ingredient.
These paleo protein banana muffins are easy, nourishing, freezer friendly, and loved by both kids and adults. Save this recipe, double the batch, and keep your freezer stocked for busy days.
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Paleo Protein Banana Muffins
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Description
These paleo protein banana muffins are soft, fluffy, naturally sweetened, and packed with 15 grams of protein per muffin without gluten, dairy, grains, or refined sugar. Kid approved, freezer friendly, and quick to prep-perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- ½ cup unflavored collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 overripe bananas
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup light tasting olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a muffin pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in optional mix ins if using.
- Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, then lower oven to 350 degrees and bake another 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Do not underbake or muffins may collapse as they cool.
Notes
To make these nut free, replace the almond flour and tapioca flour with 2 cups cassava flour. Fluff the cassava flour before measuring to avoid overpacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg














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