Description
Wholesome no sugar strawberry banana muffins bring natural sweetness to breakfast tables. Packed with ripe fruit and whole grains, these muffins offer a nutritious morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) mashed very ripe banana
- 3/4 cup (90 g) white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup (75 g) strawberries
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a mini muffin pan by lining with paper liners or using a silicone pan. Lightly spray with oil to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate egg, melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas. Whisk until all ingredients are fully integrated and create a uniform mixture.
- Sift dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – directly into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing. Stop when flour streaks just disappear.
- Delicately fold in finely chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each prepared muffin cavity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-15 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Customize fruit combinations by swapping strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or chopped peaches for delightful seasonal variations.
- Enhance nutrition by adding ground flaxseed or chia seeds to boost omega-3 content and create a heartier texture.
- Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture, ensuring the muffins remain soft and tender without added sugar.
- Ensure even baking by rotating the muffin pan halfway through cooking time, preventing uneven browning and guaranteeing consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg