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Healthy Banana Muffins

Naturally sweetened and made with whole wheat flour, these banana muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
12 muffins
Healthy Banana Muffins

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
  • ¼ cup milk of choice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1¾ cups whole wheat flour
  • Optional: ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats, 1 tsp turbinado sugar for topping

Notes

Muffins freeze well. For vegan option, use flax eggs and non-dairy milk.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk oil and maple syrup/honey. Add eggs and beat well.

  3. 3

    Mix in mashed bananas and milk.

  4. 4

    Add baking soda, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add flour and stir until just combined. Fold in oats if using.

  6. 6

    Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.

  7. 7

    Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.