Discover the ultimate Healthy Banana Maple Sweetened Muffins Recipe that redefines wholesome baking! These whole wheat, maple-sweetened banana muffins are so incredibly fluffy and moist, you'd never guess they're a healthier alternative.
Perfect for a nutritious breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a guilt-free dessert, this recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients and requires just one mixing bowl. Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or toasted nuts. This recipe yields 12 delicious muffins, proving that healthy baking can be utterly delightful and incredibly simple.
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan π₯
Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (165Β°C). Grease all 12 cups of your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients π
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Add the eggs and beat well. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk, followed by the vanilla extract.
3. Add Dry Ingredients π«
To the wet mixture, add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, whole wheat flour, and oats (if using). Mix with a large spoon just until combined. Do not overmix. If adding mix-ins (like chocolate chips or nuts), fold them in now.
4. Fill Muffin Cups β¨
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the tops with a small amount of oats and turbinado sugar if desired.
5. Bake π‘οΈ
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve π
Place the muffin tin on a wire rack to cool. Loosen muffins from the pan with a butter knife if needed. Enjoy your healthy and delicious banana muffins!
Problem β Muffins are dry or crumbly
Likely Cause β Overmixing, too much flour, or overbaking
Solution β Mix just until combined, measure flour accurately, check doneness early β±οΈ
Problem β Muffins don't rise or are flat
Likely Cause β Expired baking soda, under-filled cups, oven temp issues
Solution β Use fresh baking soda, fill β
full, preheat oven correctly β¬οΈ
Problem β Muffins stick to the pan
Likely Cause β Insufficient greasing or low-quality liners
Solution β Grease thoroughly, use quality liners π§
Problem β Muffins are too dense
Likely Cause β Overmixing or excess flour
Solution β Mix gently, measure correctly π«
These healthy banana muffins are incredibly fluffy, moist, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil, they are an easy, one-bowl recipe perfect for a nutritious breakfast, wholesome snack, or guilt-free dessert. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat. This recipe is also dairy-free when using plant-based milk.
