Banana Flax Muffins

Start your morning off right with these wholesome and delicious Banana Flax Muffins, a perfect blend of hearty and sweet flavors that the whole family will love. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and nutrient-packed ground flaxseed, these muffins are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and moistened with unsweetened applesauce, they offer a guilt-free treat that's ideal for breakfast or snack time. Customize your muffins with optional walnuts for a satisfying crunch or chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are soft, tender, and packed with fiber and wholesome goodness, making them perfect for meal prep or an on-the-go snack. Try this nutritious banana-flax muffin recipe today for a delicious way to fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
• 1.25 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup) to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.

Step 6

If desired, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these Banana Flax Muffins warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	882.8 grams (882.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2159

Total Fat 104.40g	134%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2465mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 281.40g	102%
Dietary Fiber 46.10g	165%
Total Sugars 103.30g
Protein 61.00g	122%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 349mg	27%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 3014mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 48.7%