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Healthy Banana Bread Muffins - Easy, Moist, and Naturally Sweet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/3 cups mashed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce for dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or 1 1/2 cups oat flour; or 3/4 cup all-purpose + 3/4 cup whole wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Whisk in wet ingredients: Add eggs, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined but not frothy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. This prevents clumps and ensures even rise.
  5. Fold together: Add the dry mixture to the wet. Use a spatula to fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Stir in mix-ins: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using. Keep the batter thick but scoopable.
  7. Fill the cups: Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full for a nice dome.
  8. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the crumb and prevents sogginess.
  10. Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. They’re great plain or with a swipe of nut butter.