Best 6 Honey Sweetened Spiced Banana Muffins Recipes

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When looking for a delectable morning treat or an afternoon snack, consider baking a batch of honey-sweetened spiced banana muffins. These muffins provide a delightful blend of natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a touch of subtle spice that complements the banana flavor perfectly. With their moist and fluffy texture and a tantalizing aroma, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or savor them later, these muffins are a true treat that will elevate your snacking experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

HONEY-SWEETENED SPICED BANANA MUFFINS



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Naturally sweetened with bananas and honey, these moist and easy muffins don't need refined sugar to make them scrumptious.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups white whole wheat flour (can sub all-purpose flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium very ripe bananas
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick, melted (can sub melted coconut oil))
1/3 cup honey*
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 12 standard-cup muffin tins or line with liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the butter, honey, and egg. Mix well. Add the milk and vanilla and mix until blended.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with a wooden spoon or spatula, mix just until incorporated.
  • Divide batter between muffin cups, about 1/3 cup of batter each.
  • Bake until the tops spring when you touch them and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
  • Muffins keep in an airtight container or zipper bag at room temperature for 3-4 days. They also freeze well!

HONEY BANANA MUFFINS



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Honey Banana Muffins are tender, buttery, and sweet. Made with honey, bananas, warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, and with crunchy pecans throughout.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (, (1 to 2 medium))
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl whisk together eggs, banana, oil, and honey.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Stir in the pecans (reserve some to sprinkle on top of muffin batter).
  • Scoop batter into muffin liners and top with remaining pecans.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRIGHT DAY BANANA MUFFINS



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Low-fat, low-cholesterol, high fiber, and they taste great!

Provided by GMORRIS68

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bananas
1 cup brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 egg
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
12 paper muffin cup liners

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mash bananas in a bowl until no lumps remain. Add brown sugar, egg whites, egg, and canola oil; mix thoroughly. Stir flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into the batter until just combined.
  • Fill muffin cup 2/3-full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 180.4 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

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.

JUMBO HONEY-BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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This makes six semi-sweet jumbo muffins, if you prefer a sweet muffin you can add in a couple tablespoons sugar. See recipe#78579 for greasing the pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal
3/4 cup milk
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Generously grease 6 jumbo muffin tins or line with jumbo paper liners.
  • In a large bowl stir together the bran with milk; let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in mashed bananas, melted butter, vanilla honey and egg; stir to combine.
  • In another bowl stir together flour with baking powder and salt; add to the wet ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon JUST until combined (any lumps are okay!).
  • Add in nuts (if using).
  • Divide the batter between the six muffin tins.
  • Bake for 28-32 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 549, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 22.9, Protein 7.4

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 ensure that the muffins are light and fluffy.
  • Use a combination of spices: The spices in this recipe (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger) all complement each other well and give the muffins a warm, inviting flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust and a light and fluffy interior.
  • Let the muffins cool before serving: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These honey-sweetened spiced banana muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are packed with flavor and 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!

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