We love a quick breakfast in our busy household and these muffins never miss the mark! This peanut butter banana muffin has 14 grams of protein and takes just minutes to make in a mug. Plus, it’s super yummy!

a mug with a muffin cooked in side topped with whipped cream next to a spoon

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 ½ minutes

Ingredients:

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
1 Tbsp peanut butter powder (with a pinch of salt)
⅓ ripe banana
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- Nonstick spray
- whipped cream topping

protein pancake mix in a small bowl, next to smaller bowls of oil, peanut butter powder, banana slices, milk, syrup and a bottle of vanilla extract

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Begin by mashing the ripe banana. Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray if desired.

a hand using a fork to mash banana slices in a bowl

Step 2: Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir in the peanut butter powder.

a hand using a spoon to stir together pancake mix and peanut butter powder

Step 3: Add the banana, milk, oil, syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine all of the ingredients until mixed, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom.

syrup being poured in to a mug with protein and peanut butter mix

a mug with a spoon containing wet and dry ingredients for the muffin

Step 4: Microwave for about 1 ½ minutes. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

a spoon scooping up a bite of muffin topped with whipped cream

🍋 Simply Made Swaps and Suggestions:

Peanut Butter: You can also use traditional creamy peanut butter in place of the peanut butter powder. Use 1 Tbsp of peanut butter and omit the oil.
Protein Pancake Mix: Any protein pancake mix should work here. We’ve made these mug muffins with both Kodiak Cakes and Krusteaz. Krusteaz has a flavor and texture that’s closer to traditional pancake mix, while Kodiak Cakes has more of a whole-grain taste. Use whichever you prefer—or whichever one is already in the pantry. No special shopping trip required.
Microwave Timing: We cook our mug muffins for 1½ minutes in a 900-watt microwave, which gives us a fully cooked muffin that’s springy in the center. Microwave wattages vary, so adjust the cooking time as needed. The muffin is ready when the center is set and springs back lightly when touched.

🧁 Before You Go…

Keep the easy breakfasts going with our Cinnamon Streusel Muffin in a Mug, or browse our collection of quick microwave muffins for more single-serving options made with protein pancake mix. Because apparently breakfast expects to happen every single day. 😜

Peanut Butter Banana Muffin in a Mug

This peanut butter banana muffin has 14 grams of protein and takes just minutes to make in a mug.

Beth

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
1 Tbsp peanut butter powder (with a pinch of salt)
⅓ ripe banana
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

nonstick spray
whipped cream topping

Instructions

Begin by mashing the ripe banana. Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray if desired.
Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir in the peanut butter powder.
Add the banana, milk, oil, syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine all of the ingredients until mixed, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom.
Microwave for about 1 ½ minutes. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

You can also use traditional creamy peanut butter. Use 1 Tbsp of peanut butter and omit the oil.
If you’re using coconut oil, be sure to melt it before adding it to the recipe.