The Best Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (Flourless Recipe - aka Mighty Muffins!)

A real-life favorite for busy families!

“I’m always looking for a delicious healthy snack and those muffins have been a staple in our house for years! Everyone loves them.❤️”
— Lauren

I received this message in my DMs recently and it made me smile — because these Mighty Muffins really have been a staple for so many people for years.

They’ve actually been around for almost the entire life of my business, and over time they’ve become a favorite not just for my coaching clients, but also for friends, family, and anyone looking for a simple, nourishing snack.

So I thought it was time to finally share the recipe here!

A Real-Life Favorite

As a mom of two with busy sports schedules, a health coach, and a yoga teacher — not to mention a husband who travels — I’m constantly looking for ways to make real food practical in everyday life.

And I know I’m not the only one!

Whether you're juggling kids’ activities, work, workouts, or just trying to get something nourishing on the table without overthinking it, having simple go-to recipes makes all the difference.

These Mighty Muffins are one of those solutions.

Simple.
Nourishing.
Kid-approved.
Coach-approved.

They come together quickly with just a handful of real food ingredients and work as an easy breakfast, a pre-workout bite, an afternoon snack, or something to grab while driving kids around.

Why They’re So Mighty

Despite their simplicity, these muffins pack a powerful nutritional punch:

• Banana — Natural sweetness (no added sugar necessary!) plus potassium and fiber for steady energy.

• Egg — High-quality protein that helps keep you full and supports muscle repair.

• Peanut Butter (or any nut butter) — Healthy fats and protein for long-lasting fuel.

• Chia Seeds — Tiny but mighty — loaded with fiber, omega-3s, and minerals.

• Dark Chocolate Chips — Antioxidants and just enough sweetness to make them feel like a treat.

Together, these ingredients create a balanced snack with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and natural carbohydrates — which means better energy and fewer cravings than most packaged bars.

Totally Customizable

Another reason people love these muffins is that they’re incredibly easy to customize.

Some favorite add-ins include:

• blueberries

• chopped walnuts

• shredded unsweetened coconut

• cacao nibs or cacao chips

• pumpkin spice or cinnamon

You can really make them your own depending on what you have in the kitchen.

In our house:

• I love dunking mine in hot coffee

• My husband spreads peanut butter on top

• Nico eats them just as they are (and is often found picking out the chocolate chips, LOL) 

• Joia loves dipping hers in milk

However, you eat them… they’re always a win!

Mighty Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, cut into pieces

• 1 egg

• ½ cup salted peanut butter (all natural, no added sugar)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I love the Enjoy Life brand)

• 1 TBSP chia seeds

Optional spice

• 1 tsp pumpkin spice or cinnamon

Optional add-ins

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

• shredded unsweetened coconut

• cacao nibs or chips (I love the Pascha 100% cacao chips)

• blueberries
  

For the pan

• coconut oil or cupcake liners

How to Make Them

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a bowl, mash the banana using a fork or immersion blender until smooth.

3. Add the egg, peanut butter, vanilla, and baking soda. Mix with a whisk or immersion blender until fully combined and smooth.

4. Fold in the chia seeds, chocolate chips, and any other add-ins (nuts, blueberries, cacao chips, etc.).

5. Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or use cupcake liners.

6. Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter.

7. Bake for 9 minutes.

8. Allow to cool slightly… then enjoy!

Notes

• Best stored in the refrigerator (they last about 4 days on the counter).
• Any nut butter works – almond butter or sunflower butter are great alternatives.
• Sunflower butter is a great school-friendly option.
• This recipe is easily doubled if you want more muffins (I almost always double it!).

If you found your way here from my “Make Mighty Muffins With Me” Instagram reel — welcome! And if not, you can check it out here!

If you make them, I’d love to hear what you think. Tag me on Instagram or send me a message so I can see your version.

Cheers to real food that actually fits into real life! 🍌🧁