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Banana Nut Muffins

Fluffy Banana Nut Muffins That Are Healthier and Delicious

Delight in these healthier Banana Nut Muffins - fluffy, refined-sugar-free, and quick to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 3 units Ripe Bananas Heavily speckled for optimal sweetness
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with unsalted butter or neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey Use agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Optional to use all honey
  • 1 unit Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour Can also use all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be substituted for a different flavor
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Optional, can replace with other nuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Muffin Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with some lumps.
  3. Whisk in melted coconut oil, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until blended.
  4. Fold in whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
  5. Distribute the batter evenly in the muffin tin, filling each cup three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the ripest bananas for sweetness. Avoid overmixing for fluffiness. Store in an airtight container. Vegan option available with flax egg.

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