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    Banana Muffins

    Published : Dec 15,2013 | Last Updated On : Sep 27, 2022 by Muktha Gopinath

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    Whole wheat banana muffins are soft and moist with semi sweet chocolate chips , makes it totally irresistible. These chocolate chips banana muffins are ultimate breakfast / mid day snack treat .

    It's easy to make without any prior preparations, uses basic ingredients and gets ready under 25 minutes.

    Using banana in baking is so much fun as it delivers great texture and flavor ! And warm Banana bread on a wintery day along with my Hot chocolate, awesome it tastes.

    This post has been updated from the archives, was first published in December 2013

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    About this recipe

    These whole wheat, banana muffins are so fluffy and moist. They’re easy to make with basic ingredients and only one mixing bowl !

    Also banana chocolate chip muffins are great way to use over ripe bananas. If you haven't tried then you must try these whole wheat muffins right now ! I'll bet ,once you make this with whole wheat flour , you'll stop using APF in your muffins for sure.

    Feel free to add mix-ins of your choice, like chocolate chips or toasted nuts. This recipe yields 10 muffins. It's wholesome and tastes super delicious.

    Ingredients

    Did you even basic ingredients can create a ultimate treat. Here are the ingredients that went inside to make this delicious Banana Muffins

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    Robusta Banana - star ingredient in this recipe , always use fully ripened banana as it is naturally sweeter and mash easily with fork. This helps to bring right texture to muffins.

    Butter - I use softened butter , you can use either salted or unsalted butter . If using salted butter then no need to add extra salt to the flour . Vegan's can use any flavorless or vegetable oil in the recipe.

    Brown Sugar - I use brown sugar because it gives deep color to baked goods and also it's less sweet. If you wish , feel free to use refined sugar , it works fine,

    Eggs - acts as a binder and also gives the structure to muffins. As these are my breakfast muffins , I make it with egg. If you don't want egg in your muffins then substitute with flax egg or yogurt .

    Flour , Baking powder and Soda - are traditional ingredients in baking muffins and I add the same here . To make it more wholesome , I have used whole wheat flour instead of All purpose flour. Feel free to use either of these or in combination. Cooking soda and baking powder are used to rise and add texture to the muffins

    Flavors - Vanilla and cinnamon powder , I'm in fact hooked with warm spiced cinnamon, it adds lots of flavors . Banana ,vanilla and cinnamon goes so well together , just go for this combination to pop up the flavors in your muffins.

    Choco chips - optional ingredient , I add it because my lil kid loves this. You can either skip or replace with walnuts or mixed berries and nuts.

    Tips to make best Banana Muffins

    Make moist and tender banana muffins every time with these tips :

    • Use only overripe bananas - Underripe bananas will be difficult to mash and doesn't incorporate into the batter well.
    • We don't need banana puree - mash banana with fork and not blender.
    • Do not skip on the butter- since there is no other ‘liquid’ in this recipe, softened butter is needed for a soft and moist crumb.
    • Never over-bake - Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center after 18 minutes and continue baking only if you see wet batter on the toothpick.

    FAQ's

    Can I skip Chocolate chips?

    Yes of course , you can omit the chocolate chips if you prefer a basic banana muffin. . You can also substitute the choco chips with an equal amount of toasted chopped walnuts or any nuts , berries and raisins.

    Can I use Frozen banana?

    Yes , you can use but be sure to thaw frozen banana completely before using it in the recipe.

    Can I make It Vegan ?

    Yes , you can make . You can substitute butter with coconut oil.

    What can I substitute for Eggs?

    Substitute with yogurt ( ¼-1/3 cup ) or flax eggs. For Flax egg - mix 1 tablespoon fine ground flax seed powder ( or flax meal) with 3 tablespoon of water. Beat really well to incorporate water and flax meal. Cover and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes ,after 15 minutes it turns thick and gelatinous . You can use this flax egg as a substitute !

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    How to make whole wheat banana muffins

    Preheat Oven to 356 deg F or 180 deg C.  And place liners in a muffin tray. 

    Let’s start with a first step by mashing over ripened banana with fork. Tip : You don’t need to make free flowing banana puree , so don’t use mixer to  blend banana .

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    Into a mixing bowl , add sugar , butter and beat until creamy .

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    To this break 1 egg ( substitute – flax egg or ¼ cup yogurt ) and continue to whisk until well incorporated .

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    Add mashed banana , vanilla and mix well everything.

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    Place a flour sifter above the mixing bowl ; add whole wheat flour , baking powder , cooking soda, salt and cinnamon powder,  sift everything together directly onto a mixing bowl.

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    With a spatula , just combine everything so that no traces of flour is seen. If you find batter is too thick only then add 1 -2 tablespoon of milk . Batter consistency of muffin should lie between that of cake and cookie dough .

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    Fold in  choco chips or nuts or berries of your choice into the batter and reserve 2 tablespoon of chocolate chips to top on muffins .

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    Scoop batter into lined muffin tin, sprinkle with chocolate chips

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    Bake it for 18-20 minutes , as every oven is different and temperature varies from oven to oven , keep a close eye after 15 minutes .

    Insert a toothpick at center of a muffin to check if it comes out clean.

    Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack .

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    Serve it warm with a cup of coffee.

    Recipe

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    Whole Wheat Banana Muffin Recipe

    Whole wheat banana muffins are soft and moist with semi sweet chocolate chips , makes it totally irresistible.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings : 10 makes
    Calories / Serving : 157
    Author: Muktha H S

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cooking soda
    • 1 pinch salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder - optional
    • ⅓ cup softened butter - 75 grams
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar or cane sugar
    • 2 no’s Banana - ½ cup mashed fully ripe
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate - optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat Oven to 356 deg F or 180 deg C. And place liners in a muffin tray.
    • Let’s start with a first step by mashing over ripened banana with fork. Tip : You don’t need to make free flowing banana puree , so don’t use mixer to blend banana .
    • Into a mixing bowl , add sugar , butter and beat until creamy .
    • To this break open 1 egg ( substitute – flax egg or ¼ cup yogurt ) and continue to whisk until well incorporated .
    • Add mashed banana , vanilla and mix well everything.
    • Place a flour sifter above the mixing bowl ; add whole wheat flour , baking powder , cooking soda, salt and cinnamon powder, sift everything together directly onto a mixing bowl.
    • With a spatula , just combine everything so that no traces of flour is seen. If you find batter is too thick only then add 1 -2 tablespoon of milk . Batter consistency of muffin should lie between that of cake and cookie dough .
    • Fold in chocolate chips or nuts or berries of your choice into the batter and reserve 2 tablespoon of chocolate chips to top on muffins .
    • Scoop batter into lined muffin tin, sprinkle with chocolate chips
    • Bake it for 18-20 minutes , as every oven is different and temperature varies from oven to oven , keep a close eye after 15 minutes .
    • Insert a toothpick at center of a muffin to check if it comes out clean.
    • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack .
    • Serve it warm with a cup of coffee.

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    Notes

    • Muffin batter consistency lies between that of cake batter and cookie dough . So don't be confused if it's thick
    • If you find batter to be too thick then feel free to add 1 tablespoon of milk.
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