Easy Banana Muffins
Ready in 20 minutes, all you need is 7 simple ingredients to make these delicious easy banana muffins - You would never guess they're healthy too!
Ingredients
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 140 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder dutch processed, good quality
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 120 ml olive oil light, extra virgin
- 2 banana mashed, very ripe
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ 375°F.
- Beat eggs until light, then fold in the flour, followed by cocoa powder, honey, olive oil and mashed bananas. Finally, add the baking powder and mix until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into the muffin tin filling ⅔ of each mould.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then remove the muffins and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Do they freeze well?
- Yes, absolutely! Freeze them individually in ziplock bags and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- How long will they keep in the fridge?
- They should keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, make sure you transfer them into an airtight container. Warm them up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.
- Gluten-free and vegan banana muffins
- If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with rice flour.
- To make this recipe vegan, use 3 bananas instead of 2, substitute honey with maple syrup, and skip the eggs. Or give these vegan chocolate muffins a try, and add 1 banana for extra flavour.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.