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These Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins are soft, sweet, and quick to make. They use ripe bananas and fresh strawberries for natural sweetness and a tender crumb. If you like simple banana desserts, try the banana pudding brownies recipe for another easy treat.
why make this recipe
- It uses real fruit and less added sugar than many muffins.
- The batter mixes in one bowl and bakes fast.
- They work for breakfast, snack, or lunchbox treats.
- You can swap ingredients to fit diet needs.
how to make Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
Mash ripe bananas, mix wet ingredients, then add dry ingredients and fold in strawberries. Spoon into a muffin tin and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. The process is simple and does not need special tools.
Ingredients :
- 3 medium-sized overripe bananas (or 2 large bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or milk (any kind) (I use full-fat but any kind will work.)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup ground flax (flax meal) (optional)
- 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 1/4 cups diced fresh strawberries (chop small)
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin tin with oil.
- Peel bananas and add to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or whisk to mash the bananas until no large pieces remain. You should have a heaping cup of mashed banana.
- Add the eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and yogurt to the bowl. Whisk until well combined. Whisk in cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Using a spatula or large spoon, stir in flax and flour. It’s ok if a few lumps remain. Fold in 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling to the top. Add remaining diced strawberries to the top of the muffins.
- Bake until tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- Store at room temperature for one day then in the fridge for 3 days or freeze, well wrapped, for up to 2 months.
how to serve Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
Serve warm or at room temperature. They are nice with a smear of yogurt, nut butter, or a little honey. They pair well with coffee, milk, or a simple fruit salad.
how to store Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
Let muffins cool completely before storing. Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for one day. Move to the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
tips to make Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Chop strawberries small so they mix evenly and don’t make the batter too wet.
- Do not overmix once you add flour; stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups to the top for full, even tops.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain excess liquid first.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for crunch.
- Stir in 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
- Use blueberries instead of strawberries for a different flavor.
- Make them dairy-free by using plant-based yogurt or milk.
FAQs
Q: Can I use regular all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat?
A: Yes. You can use all-purpose flour or a gluten-free blend. Baking time stays about the same.
Q: Can I make these without oil?
A: You can replace oil with mashed avocado or applesauce (use the same amount). The texture may be a bit different but still good.
Q: How ripe should the bananas be?
A: Very ripe is best—lots of brown spots or mostly brown. They mash easily and add more natural sweetness.
Q: Can I prepare the batter ahead of time?
A: You can mix the dry and wet parts separately and combine before baking. Refrigerate the mixed batter for a few hours, but bake soon after mixing for best rise.
Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins are soft, sweet, and quick to make using ripe bananas and fresh strawberries for natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized overripe bananas (or 2 large bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or milk (any kind)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup ground flax (flax meal) (optional)
- 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 1/4 cups diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with oil.
- Peel bananas and add to a large bowl. Mash the bananas until no large pieces remain.
- Add the eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and yogurt. Whisk until well combined. Whisk in cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Stir in flax and flour using a spatula or spoon until just combined and a few lumps remain. Fold in 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling to the top. Add remaining strawberries on top of the muffins.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until tops are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before storing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with yogurt, nut butter, or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
