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Healthy Banana Muffins

Healthy Banana Muffins
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These healthy banana muffins are moist, flavorful, and a great way to use ripe bananas. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
  3. Add the applesauce, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, you can add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • You can substitute honey for maple syrup.

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