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Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins

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Delightful muffins bursting with the sweetness of ripe bananas and juicy blueberries, perfect for a healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted or vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup milk (dairy or nondairy, at room temperature)
  • 1 and 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  3. Mash the bananas and mix in the brown sugar, honey, melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold them together until just combined.
  5. Add the blueberries and carefully fold them in without breaking them.
  6. Fill the muffin cups with the batter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

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