Description
These Maple-Sweetened Banana Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, pure maple syrup, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are naturally sweetened and flavorful.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- â…“ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free all-purpose blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and make a great breakfast or snack.
- Use extra ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
