Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Banana Muffins, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. These soft and fluffy treats are ideal for breakfast or as a quick snack. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe bananas and accented by warm cinnamon, this easy one-bowl recipe makes baking a breeze. Whether you prefer regular-sized or mini muffins, they can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Plus, these muffins freeze beautifully, ensuring you have a healthy option ready for those busy days. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature – they’re sure to satisfy your cravings!
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 (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine melted butter with honey or maple syrup, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs until fully combined.
- Add cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Gradually fold in the flour using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin wells about two-thirds full; sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, checking for doneness after 15 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg