Indulge in the Deliciousness of Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins!
Don't forget to try making these scrumptious Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins at home! With the perfect blend of sweet and wholesome, these muffins are a perfect treat any time of the day. See the full recipe below to get started!
Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
* 2 cups whole wheat flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
* 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips, if using.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 33-35 minutes
Variations to Try:
* Add a hint of spice by substituting the cinnamon and nutmeg with 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
* Make it chocolatey by adding 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
* Add some crunch by incorporating chopped pecans or hazelnuts instead of walnuts.
* Create a breakfast-friendly version by adding 1/2 cup of rolled oats and 1/4 cup of chia seeds to the dry ingredients.
* Make it a sweeter treat by adding 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup to the wet ingredients.
Get baking and enjoy your delicious Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins!