Print

Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins

These Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins are soft, sweet, and quick to make using ripe bananas and fresh strawberries for natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized overripe bananas (or 2 large bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup ground flax (flax meal) (optional)
  • 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 1/4 cups diced fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with oil.
  2. Peel bananas and add to a large bowl. Mash the bananas until no large pieces remain.
  3. Add the eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and yogurt. Whisk until well combined. Whisk in cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Stir in flax and flour using a spatula or spoon until just combined and a few lumps remain. Fold in 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
  5. Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling to the top. Add remaining strawberries on top of the muffins.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes until tops are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with yogurt, nut butter, or honey.