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Banana Wheat Germ Muffins

Banana Wheat Germ Muffins are super healthy, delicious and a great way to use your overripe bananas. Wheat germ adds great taste and is so good for you!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 medium sized very ripe bananas, mashed, plus 1 banana sliced approx. 3/4 inch thick for topping
  • 1/2 cup agave or honey
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a bowl.
  3. In a standing mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the 3 bananas, agave, oil, vanilla and egg. Beat until combined and bananas are mashed.
  4. Gently mix in the dry ingredients in 3 stages until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  5. Grease or line muffin cups or mini loaf pans and fill 3/4 full with the mixture.
  6. Place the slices of banana on top of each filled muffin cup or decoratively over the loaf pan.
  7. Bake 15 minutes for mini muffin cups, 20 for regular muffin cups or 25 minutes for mini loaf pans or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.