Description
These Healthy Banana Muffins are a delicious, nutritious treat that you can enjoy for breakfast or as a snack, packed with flavors from ripe bananas and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana muffins, healthy snacks, breakfast muffins, vegetarian baking