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banana (health-)nut muffins

(3 ratings)
cindyLs avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
cindy sandberg
@cindyLs
carlisle, IN

These are similar to my Yogurt and Banana Oatmeal Muffins, but I've replaced some of the flour with almond meal and ground flax for extra protein and reduced the sugar content to just a small amount of honey. Thanks to the bananas, they are still plenty sweet. These are super nutritious and taste great! 100% whole grain, fruit, and yogurt-so no guilt in having seconds or treating yourself to one (or two) of these muffins for breakfast! Whether you're a bonafide health nut or just trying to make some changes for the better in your diet, these are for you!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Enjoy these banana nut muffins with a cup of coffee or tea. Sweetened with honey and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, these nut muffins are not overly sweet. They're a wonderful and healthy way to start the day. The addition of oats and flaxseed adds fiber to the muffin. We did add chocolate chips and nuts. They added a touch of sweetness and crunch. Raisins would also be tasty.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For banana (health-)nut muffins

  • 1 c
    oats, quick or regular
  • 1/2 c
    plain yogurt
  • 1/3 c
    honey or agave
  • 1/4 c
    almond milk
  • 1 c
    almond meal or flour
  • 3/4 c
    whole grain flour (I use oat flour; white, whole wheat or spelt also work)
  • 1/4 c
    ground flax seed
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2-1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 2 md
    bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 md
    egg
  • optional add-ins: nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, blueberries

How To Make banana (health-)nut muffins

  • Paper liners added to a muffin tin.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400F. Line muffin tins with paper liners or spray well with non-stick spray.
  • Combine oats, yogurt, milk, and honey in a small bowl.
    2
    Combine oats, yogurt, milk, and honey in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Combine almond meal, flour, flax, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
    3
    In the meantime, combine almond meal, flour, flax, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Mash the bananas and add to the egg/oil and the oat/yogurt mixture.
    4
    Mash the bananas. Add them, along with the egg and oil, to the oat/yogurt mixture.
  • Wet and dry ingredients combined. Stir in mix-ins.
    5
    Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in any mix-ins.
  • Muffins baking.
    6
    Scoop into muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffins test done with a toothpick.
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