Healthy Banana Bread Muffins

Healthy Banana Bread Muffins are the perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack! They are made from healthy whole wheat flour, honey, and ingredients found in your pantry!

I’ve recently been buying so many bananas with the intention of baking up some crafty banana baked goods, but I always end up turning to my typical banana bread recipe. I spent some time on Pinterest last week trying to find new overripe banana recipes, and ultimately decided that it was time to make some healthy muffins with a dash of chocolate.

If you have a lot of overripe bananas after making these muffins, you can also make my Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread afterwards.

Ingredients needed to make banana bread muffins

This recipe calls for simple, easy ingredients. You probably already have most of these in your pantry and refrigerator!

• Whole wheat flour
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Baking soda
• Coconut oil
• Honey
• Eggs
• Bananas
• Milk of choice
• Vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips

Kitchen tools required to make healthy muffins

These muffins require typical baking tools. To prepare these delicious treats, you’ll need a muffin tin, muffin liners (or grease/oil), 2 mixing bowls, a whisk, and a mixing spatula or spoon.

Healthy banana bread that everyone will enjoy

Last weekend, my usual bananas were ready to be transformed into something magical, so I chose to turn them into muffins. Something about muffins just makes me so happy.

I kept two for myself and ate one straight out of the oven, drizzled with melted peanut butter. The rest of the batch came with me to work (I’m always looking to pawn off goodies), and my co-workers ate them all within an hour of putting them out. Someone even left me a note that said they were delicious!

My coworkers were shocked to learn that these banana bread muffins were made with healthier ingredients. I love being able to show people that baking with healthier ingredients doesn’t have to be tasteless. Everyone loved them, which was a great sign!

A healthier muffin option

To make these banana bread muffins a bit healthier than what you’d typically find, I used a few special ingredients.

• Whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour is a great option to use in place of all-purpose. It provides more fiber and nutrients without altering the taste!
• Coconut oil: I prefer using coconut oil over other oils and fats, as it contains more nutrients and is better for cholesterol, blood sugar, and more.
• Honey: Honey is an all-natural sweetener that tastes amazing. It’s worlds healthier than granulated sugar, making it my go-to sweetener option!

How to make easy banana bread

These are seriously the easiest muffins ever. They only require about 35 minutes, and they taste fantastic!

To start making these muffins, preheat the oven to 325F and prepare the muffin tin by greasing or lining.

Then, mix the flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix the oil and honey together.

Add in the whisked eggs and stir. Then, add in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine. Additionally, you can add chocolate chips.

Divide the batter into greased or lined muffin tins and bake for 23-25 minutes. You can use a toothpick to test.

Finally, enjoy!

Tip: Drizzle warm peanut butter on top for an extra delicious banana muffin!

Tips for achieving the perfect healthy banana bread muffins

Here are some little tricks for making the best muffins ever!

Preheat the oven
Make sure your oven is fully heated before putting the batter in the oven. If it’s not, it may cause the muffins to cook poorly as it heats up. If you’re like me you’re probably often tempted to throw the batter in as soon as it’s ready. However, it pays to hold off!

Measure the ingredients
Be sure that you measure out your ingredients closely, as too much or too little of something can completely change the end result. If you use too much liquid, for example, your muffins may wind up feeling dense and “heavy.”

Avoid over mixing
Be sure your muffin batter is mixed just enough, but not too much. As long as everything is incorporated, they’ll turn out just fine. Over mixing can result in hard muffins.

Storing muffins
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. Similarly, they can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Optional substitutions

Here are some commonly used ingredient swaps. Feel free to customize this recipe to make it your own!

• Whole wheat flour: Use one cup of all purpose flour for every 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour.
• Coconut oil: You can use any oil that you’d like, including canola, olive, or vegetable. Each oil will have a slightly different taste.
• Almond milk: You can use the milk of your choice, including cow, coconut, oat, etc.
• Chocolate chips: Feel free to use dark or white chocolate, fruit, dried cranberries, or whatever you’d like!

How to make vegan banana bread muffins

As long as you use a plant-based milk, the only non-vegan ingredient in these muffins are the eggs. As an egg substitute, you could try a number of things. Here are some ideas:

• Applesauce: You can use 1/4 cup of applesauce in place of each egg. You’ll need 1/2 cup for this recipe. As a bonus, applesauce adds a dash of sweetness that tastes great.
• Flax seeds: To use flax seeds, you’ll need to mix them with water until they’ve absorbed all or most of it. Mix 1 tbsp of seeds with 3 tbsp of water for each egg.
• Chia seeds: These seeds work the same way as flax seeds. Mix 1 tbsp of chia seeds with 3 tbsp of water for each egg, and stir until the seeds fully absorb the water. You may need to let them sit for a few minutes.

Try these muffin recipes from Erin Lives Whole!

Everyone loves a great muffin recipe. That being said, I thought I’d include some more ideas below. Enjoy!

• Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Banana Blender Muffins Four Ways
• Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
• Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins