5 from 15 votes
Black Sesame Banana Tahini Muffins
These Black Sesame Banana Tahini Muffins combine ripe mashed bananas with nutty tahini and rich black sesame powder for a unique flavor and moist crumb. The batter is lightly mixed to keep the texture tender, then baked until a toothpick comes out clean. These muffins offer a balanced sweetness with a subtle nuttiness, making them a distinct choice for breakfast or a snack. The black sesame adds a mild crunch and an earthy tone that complements the natural banana flavor well.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 banana mashed, ripe
- 40 ml avocado oil
- 30 ml tahini sesame paste
- 1 egg large
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 80 g all-purpose flour
- 8 g black sesame powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C.
- Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil, tahini, egg, and sugar.
- Sift in all-purpose flour, black sesame powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
- Mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Use a large ice cream scoop and portion into a paper-lined muffin tin.
- Give the pan a few taps to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake at 400°F/204°C for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with the slightest crumbs clinging to it.
- Leave to cool in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.