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Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe

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These Healthy Banana Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a guilt-free snack. Made without oil and with low sugar, they pack just over 100 calories each, making them a nutritious option for breakfast or a mid-day treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 bananas, about 1 1/3 cups, mashed (320 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (15 ml)
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28 g)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar (40 g)
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (white or whole wheat) (180 g)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Oven: Grease a standard muffin pan or line it with paper muffin liners. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly. Add the egg, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon, stirring well to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain muffin tenderness.
  5. Add Melted Butter: Gently fold in the melted unsalted butter, being careful not to overwork the batter.
  6. Fill Muffin Pan and Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Allow muffins to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Mix-Ins: For added texture and flavor, stir in ¾ cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins into the batter before baking.
  • Loaf Option: To bake a loaf instead of muffins, use the Healthy Banana Bread recipe.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/healthy-banana-muffins-recipe/