The Best Whole Wheat Banana Muffins With Maple Sugar
Looking for a way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Why not try these Whole Wheat Banana Muffins With Maple Sugar – a stellar creation that combines the charm of your favorite banana muffin with the goodness of whole grains and a touch of natural sweetness.
Servings: 12 muffins
Equipment
- Muffin tray
- 12 Muffin cups
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe/overripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maple sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin with coconut oil, or line with muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, mash your bananas until smooth. The riper the banana, the sweeter the muffins will be.
- Combine the melted butter with the mashed bananas, stirring until well blended.
- Beat the egg and add it to the butter and mashed bananas. Next add the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until everything is incorporated.
- To a medium sized bowl, add the whole wheat flour. Add in the baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
- Slowly add your flour mixture to the large bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, these super moist banana muffins are ready to enjoy!
Notes
Maple Sugar Swaps
If you can't find maple sugar at your local supermarket, try using coconut sugar instead. Or for a similar flavor, use maple syrup. If using maple syrup, use 1/3 of a cup instead of a 1/2 cup.
Doubling the Recipe
One of the great things about this recipe is that it can very easily be doubled to make extra muffins for later. To do so, simply double the quantity of each ingredient and follow the same instructions. Once the muffins have cooled down, you can freeze the extras in an airtight container or zip-top bag. When you're ready to enjoy these delicious banana muffins again, simply thaw at room temperature, or place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, and enjoy!
Making Homemade Banana Bread
To turn these muffins into healthy banana bread, simply grease an 8 x 4 loaf pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes.