Best 4 Healthy Banana Muffin Recipes

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Have you ever craved a sweet treat but didn't want to sacrifice your health? Look no further than these healthy banana muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, these muffins will satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body. With endless variations and simple, step-by-step instructions, we'll guide you through the process of creating a healthier version of this classic treat. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure and whip up a batch of delicious and nutritious banana muffins that will make your taste buds sing.

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

HEALTHIER BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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These muffins are so tasty. I add extra bananas and decrease the sugar. They are healthier and still good.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 bananas, mashed
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups or line with muffin papers.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter in another bowl. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Blend in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 352.6 mg, Sugar 18 g

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

HEALTHY BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe REALLY made 12 muffins and they're only 125 calories a piece, not to mention, they taste great.

Provided by roxygibbs

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups bran flakes
1 cup mashed ripe banana (3 medium)
1/2 cup milk (i used skim)
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar (i used 4 packages of Splenda)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (i used a little nutmeg and 1/4 t cinnamon)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (i added, but it's optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease or paper line muffin cups (i sprayed).
  • Combine cereal, bananas, milk, egg and oil in bowl; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes; stir to break up cereal.
  • Combine flour, sugar (sweetner), baking powder, baking soda, spices and nuts (if using) in separate bowl.
  • Add flour mixture all at once to cereal mixture, stirring just until moistened.
  • Divide evenly among prepared muffin cups, which comes to about a heaping tablespoon per muffin.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm (room temp is OK too).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 158.7, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.9

HEALTHY BANANA MUFFINS



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

Provided by Noodles

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup cranberries
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup skim milk
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Coat a 12-cup large muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until there are no lumps.
  • Stir in oats and cranberries.
  • Add oil, egg, milk, carrots and banana and stir until 2 minutes.
  • Distribute batter between the 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 271.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.4, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Mash the bananas well. This will help to create a smooth batter and prevent the muffins from being lumpy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short time. This will help to create a golden brown crust and a moist interior.

Conclusion:

Banana muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a banana muffin recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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