Description
Banana lovers will adore these wholesome Banana Muffins that perfectly balance nutrition and flavor. Packed with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and a hint of cinnamon, these moist treats offer a guilt-free indulgence you can savor any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or applesauce for a dairy-free option)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging paper liners or lightly greasing a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree by mashing thoroughly in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a consistent texture.
- Incorporate egg, Greek yogurt, and honey into the banana mixture, stirring until the ingredients create a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Separately combine whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, whisking to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using minimal strokes to maintain a light batter texture and prevent dense muffins.
- Enhance the muffins by carefully integrating chocolate chips or chopped nuts throughout the batter for added flavor and texture.
- Distribute the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the muffins develop a golden-brown surface.
- Rest the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose super ripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising texture.
- Use dairy-free Greek yogurt alternative like coconut yogurt to make the recipe completely vegan-friendly.
- Reduce honey amount by half and add mashed dates for lower glycemic index and natural caramel-like sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg