Healthy Banana Muffins
These Healthy Banana Muffins are a delightful and guilt-free treat that you can enjoy at any time of the day. With their soft and fluffy texture, these muffins are bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of warm cinnamon. This easy one-bowl recipe allows you to prepare both standard-sized and mini muffins effortlessly. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, and they freeze beautifully, making them an ideal option for busy mornings or on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium)
- ¼ cup milk (your choice: dairy, almond, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus more for topping if desired)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine melted butter with honey/maple syrup, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Sprinkle in cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; mix again.
- Gently fold in white whole wheat flour until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin wells about two-thirds full; sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake for about 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. For mini muffins, bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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