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Healthy Greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden table

Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

These muffins are moist from Greek yogurt, sweet from ripe bananas, and secretly nutritious, making them a perfect guilt-free breakfast option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas) The riper, the sweeter — brown-speckled is ideal.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Use plain Greek yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Choose according to your preference.
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Alternatively, use vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg Can replace with a flax egg for egg-free version.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Can use all-purpose flour as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts Optional but highly recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the egg. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  2. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or snacks. Can freeze them in a single layer, then stash in a zip bag. Thaw at room temp or microwave for 15 seconds for immediate joy. Can substitute with blueberries for a different flavor.