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Ultimate Healthy Banana Bread Muffins | One Bowl Recipe

March 2, 2022

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These are the absolute best-tasting and healthy banana bread muffins! Simple to make, minimal clean up and the whole family will love them!

healthy banana bread muffins

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I love a good homemade muffin. I’ve been trying out different banana muffin recipes since my son was about 6 months old and this one is a winner. This recipe is healthy but still buttery and warm. And while there’s nothing quite like banana bread, muffins are so much more convenient and taste just as good. They’re a great recipe to make with kids too!

These banana muffins are my go-to easy breakfast prep and they’re a great snack too. They’re also perfect for when you have guests staying over. Quick and easy, one bowl is all you need! They are soft, delicious, and satisfying. My favorite is to add chopped walnuts but they are just as delicious plain or even with chocolate chips.

You will need 3-4 ripe bananas depending on the size and a few basic baking ingredients. These muffins are convenient, portable, and perfect for little hands. It took me years to come up with a healthy but tasty banana muffin that I felt good about feeding my family often. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does.

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healthy banana bread muffins

Nicole Alexandra
These are the best-tasting and healthy banana bread muffins! Simple to make, minimal clean up and the whole family will love them!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Equipment

  • muffin tins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas use 4 ripe bananas if they are small/med in size
  • 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour can sub all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt **Skip if using salted butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts *this ingredient is optional, can also sub chocolate chips, or omit altogether

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add in the egg and mix with your bananas.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to your bowl and mix by hand until combined.
  • If adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. Batter will be thick.
  • Pour banana muffin mixture into 10-12 sprayed regular size muffin tins. Bake at 425F for 5 min then lower the heat to 350F for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

For mini muffins

  • Pour the banana muffin mixture into 12-24 sprayed mini muffin tins. Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

How I make them:  I usually make 8-10 regular muffins + 12 mini muffins with my banana muffin batter.  My toddler eats the mini muffins and my husband and I eat the regular size muffins.
Why the initial high heat for reg muffins?  The 425F high heat for 5 min will help the muffins rise tall, while the lower 350F heat will bake the inside.
Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days or in an airtight container in the fridge to last all week!
For Freezing: Once totally cooled, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for a few hours before enjoying or reheat in the oven or microwave.
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