Southern Banana Praline Muffins Healthy

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with these *Southern Banana Praline Muffins*—a healthy twist on a classic treat! Packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and rolled oats, these moist and flavorful muffins are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. The crunchy praline topping, featuring pecans and coconut sugar, adds the perfect touch of Southern decadence without compromising on nutrition. Quick to prepare, these guilt-free muffins are ready in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or as an on-the-go treat. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature, these muffins are a delightful blend of hearty and sweet, perfect for health-conscious bakers seeking Southern-inspired charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (optional, for praline topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Add the egg, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until all wet ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 6

Fold in 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, reserving the other 1/4 cup for the praline topping.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the reserved pecans with the coconut sugar and optional melted coconut oil to create the praline topping. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter in each muffin cup.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your healthier Southern Banana Praline Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(561.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1667.9

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 225.6mg	0%
Sodium 1816.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.0g	0%
Total Sugars 71.5g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 283.6mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1456.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 55.6%