Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Banana Muffins that are perfect for breakfast or as a wholesome snack. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich banana flavor, enhanced by a warm touch of cinnamon. With just one bowl required, they are quick to prepare and can be tailored to your preference—whether you choose standard or mini muffin sizes. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them an ideal treat for busy days ahead. Enjoy these nutritious muffins straight from the oven or packed in lunchboxes for an easy on-the-go snack!
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 and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl and mix in honey or maple syrup, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla until combined. Whisk in the eggs until fully blended.
- Add baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture, then gently stir in the flour until just combined.
- Fill each muffin well about two-thirds full with batter.
- Optionally sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg