Chocolate centered banana muffins

Lunchbox treats with a yummy protein boost.

Servings: 12 muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

 Ingredients

• Butter or cooking spray to grease muffin tin
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 free-range eggs
• 50 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 150g rolled oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 scoop Whey Me Up Protein Powder
• 12 small tsps Chocolate Hazelnut spread
• 12 slices of banana for decorating top of muffins (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C and prepare a muffin tray with butter or cooking spray. 
2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl, then add the eggs, milk, and vanilla essence. Mix until fully combined. 
3. Combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder and Whey Me Up Protein Powder, then add to the banana mixture and stir through thoroughly. 
4. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tray, filling each space until it’s approximately three quarters full. Create a small dip in the center of the mixture, pour in a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread, then cover with another spoonful of the muffin mixture.
5. Place a banana slice on the top of each muffin, sprinkle with a few oats, then bake for 20 minutes. 
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before eating — then enjoy that delicious chocolate center.