Indulge in the sweet and satisfying taste of Healthy Banana Bread Muffins! These moist and delicious treats are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, a snack, or even a dessert. With their tender crumb and hint of banana flavor, you'll want to make a batch (or two!) to share with friends and family.
But don't just take our word for it – try making your own Healthy Banana Bread Muffins at home with the following recipe!
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
* 1/2 cup rolled oats
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (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, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts (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 of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 28-30 minutes
Variations:
* Chocolate Chip Version: Add 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter.
* Peanut Butter Version: Add 1-2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter to the batter.
* Blueberry Version: Fold in 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
* Pumpkin Spice Version: Add 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
* Gluten-Free Version: Replace the whole wheat pastry flour with 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Get creative and experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique flavor combinations! Enjoy making and devouring your delicious Healthy Banana Bread Muffins.