Healthy Muffins
These Healthy Muffins are naturally sweetened, packed with whole grains, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Moist, fluffy, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins!
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Muffin Liners
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based alternative
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, honey, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Customization: Add blueberries, shredded carrots, or dried fruit for different variations.
- Serving Tip: Enjoy with a spread of nut butter or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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