Best 3 Honey Sweetened Spiced Banana Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked **Honey-Sweetened Spiced Banana Muffins**, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable muffins are bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, perfectly complemented by a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Drizzled with a luscious honey glaze, each muffin offers a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. This recipe provides detailed instructions for creating these delectable treats, ensuring a perfect outcome every time.

Additionally, the article offers a collection of other enticing muffin recipes to satisfy every craving. Explore the classic **Blueberry Muffins**, bursting with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. For a decadent treat, try the **Chocolate Chip Muffins**, loaded with rich chocolate chips and a tender crumb. Chocoholics will delight in the **Double Chocolate Muffins**, an intense chocolate experience with a fudgy center. Spice enthusiasts will adore the **Pumpkin Muffins**, infused with warm spices and the comforting flavor of pumpkin. And for a refreshing twist, the **Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins** offer a zesty citrus flavor with the delicate crunch of poppy seeds. With so many enticing options, this article is a treasure trove of muffin recipes that will make any baker proud.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

HONEY BANANA MUFFINS



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Ground nutmeg enhances these delicious banana muffins from Gitel Alter of Brooklyn, New York. "They're moist and filling," she notes. "The best thing is they're healthy but don't taste it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (1 to 2 medium)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
6 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the eggs, banana, applesauce and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the raisins., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S HONEY MUFFINS



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I can remember my Grandma Wheeler making these delicious muffins-we'd eat them nice and warm, fresh from the oven! She was a "pinch of this and handful of that" kind of cook, so getting the ingredient amounts correct for the recipe was a challenge. Now it's a family treasure! -Darlis A. Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm., Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use overripe bananas: Overripe bananas are sweeter and have a more intense flavor, which makes them perfect for baking. They're also easier to mash, which makes it easier to incorporate them into the muffin batter.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly: Make sure to mash the bananas until they're completely smooth. This will help to ensure that they're evenly distributed throughout the batter and that the muffins have a consistent texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. This will help to create light and fluffy muffins.
  • Use a muffin pan with liners: Muffin liners help to prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan and make them easier to remove. They also help to create a more uniform shape for the muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are cooked through. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the muffins need to be baked for a few minutes longer.

Conclusion:

These honey-sweetened spiced banana muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and fluffy, with a sweet and spicy flavor. They're also packed with nutrients, thanks to the bananas, honey, and spices. So next time you have some overripe bananas, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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