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Learn how to make my famous Kodiak Banana Muffins using Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes protein pancake mix. By using Kodiak pancake mix in place of flour, these Kodiak Cakes Banana Muffins pack more protein while staying moist and delicious. Get the simple step by step instructions, nutrition information, and easy substitution tips for special diets, including dairy free options.
🍌 Kodiak Banana Muffins Ingredients
Here is everything you need to make banana muffins with Kodiak pancake mix:
- 1½ cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix (189g)
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas, use extremely ripe spotty bananas)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (120g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Find the full printable recipe card below.
Kodiak pancake mix contains whole grain flour and protein powders, which works well as a flour substitute. Keep in mind that Kodiak mixes also include leavening and added sugar, which regular flour does not.
I recommend using the Kodiak buttermilk mix since it is one of their mixes lowest in added sugar, with just 3 grams per half cup. It also contains less sugar than the Kodiak muffin mixes.
Bananas act as a natural sweetener, making these banana protein muffins with Kodiak mix perfect for satisfying a sweet craving with less added sugar. You can reduce the amount of white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar when baking with ripe bananas.
Use any milk you prefer. Dairy milk, calcium-fortified soy milk, or protein-fortified almond milk will help boost the protein content.
For best results, weigh the dry ingredients using a food scale. Measuring by volume can lead to inconsistent results since the same weight of flour or pancake mix can take up different amounts of space depending on how it is packed.
🧁 How to Make Kodiak Cake Banana Muffins
Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly mist them with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together the Kodiak Cakes mix and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, combine the mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners and sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
Bake for 21-23 minutes on a rack positioned about one third of the way down in the oven. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the toothpick is wet with batter, bake for a few more minutes and check again.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate within 1 to 2 hours. Enjoy them at room temperature or chilled for the best texture.
Leftovers
Kodiak protein banana muffins will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Wrap them in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container to prevent drying out.
These muffins also freeze well. Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag with the air pressed out. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before enjoying. 
Watch How to Make It!
Kodiak Cakes Banana Muffin Recipe (Protein Pancake Mix Muffins)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix, buttermilk flavor (189g)
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1½ cups mashed banana, very ripe (about 3 bananas, use extremely ripe spotty bananas)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar 120g
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly mist them with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the Kodiak Cakes mix and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, combine the mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners and sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
- Bake for 21-23 minutes on a rack positioned about one third of the way down in the oven. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the toothpick is wet with batter, bake for a few more minutes and check again.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate within 1 to 2 hours. Enjoy them at room temperature or chilled for the best texture.
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). These banana muffins with protein pancake mix offer a balanced twist on a classic treat. They are made with whole grains and contain more protein than many traditional muffins, thanks to the Kodiak mix, which includes wheat protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and milk protein concentrate. Each muffin also includes about one quarter of a banana. This adds natural sweetness and fruit content, and can be a helpful way to increase fruit intake, especially for kids or picky eaters who enjoy fruit in baked form. The Kodiak Cakes buttermilk mix uses a blend of whole wheat flour and oat flour, resulting in a whole grain muffin with a familiar, enjoyable flavor. For those with weight management goals, these muffins may be easier to fit into a meal plan than the typical 400-600 calorie bakery muffin. The combination of fiber and protein can help support fullness on fewer calories, which may be helpful when aiming for a calorie deficit. It is also worth noting that while these muffins are more protein dense than many muffins, they are still lower in protein than foods from the protein group, such as meats, dairy, or legumes. In general, meals centered around minimally processed whole foods will often offer more overall nutrition than baked goods. Nutrition information is for one muffin without the optional chocolate chip topping.
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All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
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FAQs
How to make gluten free Kodiak Cakes banana muffins?
Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes mix is not gluten-free, so try Kodiak Cakes Frontier Oat Mix as a gluten free alternative. You can experiment with that mix in this recipe to make your Kodiak Cakes banana muffins gluten free.
How to make Kodiak Cakes Banana muffins vegan?
Kodiak Cakes buttermilk pancake mix is not vegan, so be sure to use the Plant Based Kodiak Cakes mix instead. Swap the milk for a plant-based option such as soy or almond milk, use a vegan egg substitute, and replace the butter with vegan stick butter. If you choose to add chocolate chips, make sure they are dairy free.
How to make Kodiak Cakes muffins with no banana?
Don’t like bananas? No problem! Check out this recipe for Kodiak Cakes muffins without banana. They’re really delicious and easy to make!
How to make Kodiak banana protein muffins low carb?
Bananas, Kodiak mix, sugar, and milk are not considered low carb foods. That said, with under 25 grams of net carbs per muffin, these Kodiak banana muffins can fit into some more relaxed low carb approaches as an occasional treat. For a keto diet, you would need a different recipe made with low carb flour, a sugar-free sweetener, and banana extract instead of fresh banana.
What’s the Kodiak Cakes banana muffin recipe on the box?
If you lost your packaging, this info can be tough to find! Here’s the power cakes muffins recipe from the back of the Kodiak Cakes box.
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🥞 Recipes using Kodiak Cakes Mix
Wondering what to make with a box of Kodiak pancake mix? After making my Kodiak Cakes Banana Muffins, try one of these other Kodiak Cakes recipes:
- Blueberry Protein Muffins with Kodiak mix
- Kodiak Cakes Waffles
- Kodiak Cakes Banana Bread
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