Healthy Banana Nut Muffins
Start your day on a wholesome note with these Healthy Banana Nut Muffins, a guilt-free treat that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a touch of honey, and warm notes of cinnamon, these muffins are made with whole wheat flour and are free of refined sugars. A splash of unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist, while crunchy chopped walnuts add the perfect nutty texture. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 20, these muffins are ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a cozy afternoon treat with your favorite cup of coffee. Plus, they're versatile enough to accommodate dairy-free options. Packed with flavor and goodness, these banana nut muffins are a must-try for health-conscious bakers!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Step 3
Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Fold in the chopped walnuts and milk until evenly distributed in the batter.
Step 7
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (876.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1758.9 |
| Total Fat 53.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 374.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2612.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 295.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 118.7g | |
| Protein 51.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 94.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 245.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2529.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories