Description
These muffins blend ripe bananas and creamy Greek yogurt for a moist, fluffy treat. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they’re a healthy twist on a classic with optional chocolate chips for added sweetness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1⁄2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1⁄4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1⁄4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the egg. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins can be frozen for up to three months for a quick breakfast option.
You can substitute the coconut oil with any other preferred oil or even unsweetened applesauce for a lower fat option.
The recipe is flexible with add-ins; consider trying dried fruits or seeds for extra nutrition.
Greek yogurt not only provides moisture but also adds a protein boost to the muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: not specified
- Sodium: not specified
- Fat: not specified
- Saturated Fat: not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: not specified
- Trans Fat: not specified
- Carbohydrates: not specified
- Fiber: not specified
- Protein: not specified
- Cholesterol: not specified