Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins
These Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with wholesome ingredients and a sweet taste without the guilt.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour, or a mix of both spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or vegetable oil/avocado oil)
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup milk (dairy or nondairy), at room temperature
Add-ins
- 1 and 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line it with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Then, whisk in the brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, coconut oil, egg, vanilla, and milk until everything is well combined.
Mixing and Baking
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them all the way to the top.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C). Then, without opening the oven, reduce the heat to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are delicious on their own, but you can serve them with yogurt or nut butter for added flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.