Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe
These Healthy Banana Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, they are easy to prepare and customizable with optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Total Time: 26-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large brown bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe brown bananas until they are smooth and creamy, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, plain Greek yogurt, honey (or pure maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or other desired mix-ins evenly into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for proper rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using overripe bananas enhances the sweetness and moisture of the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins; mix until just combined.
- Optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips can add texture and flavor variations.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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