Description
Delicious and wholesome peanut butter banana muffins that are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, honey, yogurt, coconut oil, egg, and milk until smooth.
- Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour in dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling them to the top.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture. Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg