These banana breakfast muffins are a perfect way to kickstart your day with a healthy and delicious treat. Packed with nutritious ingredients like ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and chia seeds, these muffins are not only tasty but also a great source of energy. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Whether you have them on the go or savor them with a cup of coffee, these muffins will surely become your new favorite breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bananas are a great source of potassium and dietary fiber, making them an excellent choice for a nutritious breakfast.
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, providing various health benefits.
Substituting regular flour with whole wheat flour increases the fiber content of these muffins, promoting digestive health.