My Mum’s Healthy Banana Muffins
These Healthy Banana Muffins are a wholesome treat that feels like a warm hug from your kitchen. With a prep time of 30 minutes and a bake time of 22 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings or a quick afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup flavorless oil (veg, canola, snflower)
- ½ cup honey (or agave, or date syrup)
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon oat bran (or wheat bran)
- 1 teaspoon raw or brown sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) then generously grease a 12-well muffin tin with butter.
- In a large bowl, add the oil, honey, and eggs and whisk until combined.
- Add the mashed banana, milk, and vanilla then mix until incorporated.
- Lastly, fold in both flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Followed by the oats and bran until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly amongst the muffin tin.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a bit of the raw or brown sugar if desired.
- Bake the muffins for roughly 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
- Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the tin to cool fully.
- Once removed from the pan enjoy!
- Cover and store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They keep well in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months (just defrost individual muffins as needed).
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