4.9 from 201 votes
Banana Flaxseed Muffins
These banana flaxseed muffins can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients such as banana, flax meal, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or another vegetable oil
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup yogurt plain
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/4 cup white whole wheat flour about 164 gms
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal about 25 gms
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips I used mini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 425°F (218°C). Also, grease a 12 count muffin pan (you can use liners if you prefer).
- In a large bowl, add the peeled banana. Mash them well with a fork, but if you like them a little bit chunky, then mash them coarsely.
- Add oil, agave syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt and mix well.
- Now add the salt, cinnamon and baking soda, and then the whole wheat flour and flax meal. Fold it all gently with the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and mix. Save some to top in the baking pan.
- Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin cup. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue to bake 8-10 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Remove from muffin pan and let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy! Store muffins in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Storing: You can store it on the counter for 2-3 days, wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Freeze banana muffins: You can freeze muffins wrapped in plastic wrap or in a Ziploc bag. To enjoy, take the muffins out of the freezer and let them come to room temperature. You can also warm the muffins in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.