Best 6 Healthy Banana Bread Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked **Healthy Banana Bread Muffins**, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of banana bread with a healthier twist. These muffins are crafted with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and honey, making them a nutritious and satisfying snack or breakfast option. The moist and fluffy texture, infused with the sweet, natural flavors of ripe bananas, will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy these delectable muffins on their own, or pair them with a cup of coffee or tea for an invigorating start to your day.

This article presents a collection of mouthwatering **banana bread muffin** recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. From the traditional **Classic Banana Bread Muffins** to the indulgent **Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins**, these recipes cater to various preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a fan of nutty flavors, crave a gluten-free option, or simply want to elevate your muffin game, this article has something for every banana bread enthusiast. Embark on a culinary journey and discover your new favorite banana bread muffin recipe today!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



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These banana bread muffins have the best banana flavor and are so easy to make. All you need is one bowl, a muffin pan and 30 minutes!

Provided by Dani Spies

Categories     breads + muffins     BREAKFAST

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-3 ripe bananas ((12-14 ounces))
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3/4 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup walnuts, (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Line a 12 cup muffin tray with muffin liners or grease the pan.
  • Place bananas in large bowl and using the back of a fork, mash the bananas until they are broken down.
  • Add in white whole wheat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix everything until well combined, then add in walnuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly into all 12 muffin cups. Top each muffin with an extra walnut half (totally optional, but super fun!).
  • Pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fragrant, golden brown, and set through.
  • Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g

BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups smashed bananas (about 4 to 6 bananas)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lightly brush a 12-muffin tin with butter and set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk the banana, oil, milk, eggs, salt, and vanilla in a large measuring cup with a spout or another bowl.
  • Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the center; then stir with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened but still lumpy. Do not overmix the batter or your muffins will come out dense. Gently stir in the nuts. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
  • Put the muffins in the oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking. (Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin to check if it is done. Toothpick should come out clean). Cool muffins in the pan on a rack for a couple minutes. Turn the muffins out of the pan and cool on the rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HEALTHY BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



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A banana bread muffin so light, fluffy and tender, you'd never guess it's made with mostly whole-wheat flour. Using very ripe bananas keeps the muffins moist and minimizes the amount of sugar you add.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole-wheat flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 3 large bananas)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and egg whites in a separate medium bowl until well combined. Stir in the mashed banana. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts if using.
  • Fill the lined muffin cups about three-quarters of the way with the batter (a generous 1/4 cup in each; see Cook's Note). Bake on the center rack until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then remove the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

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.

SARAH'S BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



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This is a recipe for people who like banana bread and muffins. These are great breakfast muffins! You may substitute coconut for some or all of the walnuts if you wish.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
3 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place muffin cups in muffin tin, or grease with a little butter.
  • Mix sugar, oil, and egg until creamy and light yellow in a bowl. Add bananas and walnuts. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until completely smooth. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until toothpick poked in center muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 208.4 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

ULTIMATE BANANA MUFFINS



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My staple go-to recipe for overripe bananas! The key to super moist muffins is to mix the batter until only just combined, and not to over bake.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
3 very ripe bananas
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold walnuts into the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Be sure to mash the bananas well. This will help to incorporate them evenly into the batter and prevent them from clumping together.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These healthy banana bread muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They're also a great snack or dessert. With their moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy walnuts, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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