Best 6 Easy Light Banana Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Light Banana Muffins, a collection of delectable recipes that cater to your health-conscious cravings. These muffins are not just ordinary treats; they are crafted with wholesome ingredients, reduced sugar, and a lighter texture, making them the perfect guilt-free indulgence.

Dive into our diverse selection of muffin recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic Simply Light Banana Muffins to the irresistible Chocolate Chip Light Banana Muffins, we have something for every palate. For those with dietary restrictions, try our Gluten-Free Light Banana Muffins or the allergy-friendly Egg-Free Light Banana Muffins.

Whether you prefer the moist, tender crumb of our Traditional Light Banana Muffins or the irresistible crunch of our Streusel-Topped Light Banana Muffins, you'll find a recipe that hits the spot. And for a burst of fruity goodness, our Blueberry Light Banana Muffins and Raspberry Light Banana Muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

These muffins are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With step-by-step instructions and a list of simple ingredients, you'll have a batch of fluffy, flavorful muffins ready to enjoy in no time.

So, whether you're looking for a healthier breakfast option, a sweet afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert, our Easy Light Banana Muffins recipes are the perfect choice. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the lighter, tastier side of banana muffins.

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THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY BANANA MUFFINS



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The ultimate healthy banana muffins are incredibly moist, dairy free and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. This easy, healthy banana muffin recipe comes together in one bowl in just 30 minutes with options to add a delicious crunch from walnuts! The perfect healthy breakfast or snack that's freezer-friendly, too.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Breakfast     Dairy Free     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 VERY overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cup mashed banana, make sure they are almost all the way brown)
⅓ cup honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
Dry ingredients
1 ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour*
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
½ cup chopped walnuts, plus ¼ cup chopped walnuts for sprinkling on top of muffins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with liners and spray the inside of the liners to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, honey, egg, vanilla, olive oil and milk until well combined. Add in whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and use a wooden spoon to mix together until the batter is just combined. DO NOT overmix. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly into muffin liners, sprinkle each muffin with chopped walnuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
  • Cool muffins for 5 minutes then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Muffins are best served warm and even better the next day. Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 213 kcal, Fat 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 3.7 g

LIGHT BANANA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Light Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by calishannon

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup banana, mashed
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • To prepare cupcakes, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and banana; set aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 3 minutes).
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana mixture to sugar mixture, beating well.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix after each addition.
  • Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 150.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.8, Protein 2.5

BASIC BANANA MUFFINS



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This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but they're ready, start to finish, in just half an hour! -Lorna Greene, Harrington, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium ripe bananas
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. , Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY BANANA MUFFINS



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They raise well, don't stick, and taste great!

Provided by Easter Bunny

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Baker's Joy®)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 bananas, mashed
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup canola oil
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 16 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Sift all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Mix bananas, white sugar, canola oil, brown sugar, and egg together in a separate large bowl; fold banana mixture into flour mixture until just incorporated. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins spring back when lightly tapped in the middle, 14 to 16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

EASY LIGHT BANANA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Easy Light Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by supersweetie_55

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup brown sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup quick oats
1/3 cup unblanched sliced almonds
2 mashed bananas
2 egg whites
1/4 cup unsalted margarine
1/4 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Pre-heat to 350°F.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups
  • Stir all dry ingredients together
  • Mash banana until there are no lumps.
  • Combine banana and milk together and mix into dry ingredients. Add margarine and egg whites. Stir together until just combine (don't over mix, Will result in tough unpleasant muffins).
  • Fill muffin tins 1/3 of the way full.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until inserted tooth pick comes out clean. :).

EASY BANANA MUFFINS



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Make these moreish banana muffins for an easy breakfast or a snack on the go. They're also great for lunchboxes and will prove popular with the whole family.

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Treat

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
110g caster sugar
75g butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
125ml buttermilk (or add 1 tsp of lemon juice to milk and leave for 20 mins)
50g pecans, chopped, plus extra to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/gas 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and caster sugar with a big pinch of salt. In a separate bowl mix the melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, mashed bananas and buttermilk.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Roughly mix together with a fork, being careful not to over-mix. Scatter in the chopped pecans, if using, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Top with pecan halves, then bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent them from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These easy light banana muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they're ready in under an hour. Plus, they're a great way to use up ripe bananas. So next time you have a few bananas that are about to go bad, make a batch of these muffins! You won't be disappointed.

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