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    Home » Recipes » Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    Published: January 12, 2018, Modified: January 2, 2020, By: Michelle Alston

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    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    These whole wheat banana muffins are slightly healthier than your average banana muffin. They are made with whole wheat flour and oats, perfect for a healthy treat.

    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Muffins:

    • Line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases. In a large mixing bowl add the flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
    • In a separate bowl lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla extract.
    • Make a well in the dry ingredients then pour in the eggs, mashed bananas and walnuts and mix until just combined.
    • Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cases, place on the middle shelf of the oven then bake for 20 minutes. Test the muffins after 20 minutes with a metal skewer, if the skewer comes out clean the muffins are done.
    • Remove from the oven then leave them to sit in the tray for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    Our weekends are busy these days, sports clubs and play dates are back in action not to mention all the decorating that needs doing in our new home. So a nice quick breakfast is in order most weekends and if that breakfast feels like a treat then happy days. These banana muffins are great for exactly that, breakfast on the go. And they are oh so very good with a big mug of coffee! Not that I only have them for breakfast, I may have eaten two of these for lunch today, as you do!

    These whole wheat banana muffins are really easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients already to hand. They will keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, that's if they last that long. They can be eaten warm or cold, I like them warm. I added chopped walnuts to these but pecan or hazelnuts would possibly work well too. You could add some dark chocolate chunks to these too if you fancy making them a little sweeter. And why not?

    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

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    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

    Slightly healthier banana and walnut muffins, made with whole wheat flour. Perfect for breakfast or elevenses.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 240kcal
    Author: Michelle Alston

    Ingredients

    • 300 g wholemeal (whole wheat) self-raising flour (2 ⅛ cups)
    • 50 g breakfast oats (½ a cup)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 120 g soft light brown sugar (just under ⅔ of a cup)
    • 100 g chopped walnuts (just over ¾ of a cup)
    • 4 medium very ripe bananas mashed
    • 3 medium free range eggs lightly beaten
    • 150 ml melted coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/ 356F. I use a fan assisted electric oven please adjust settings to your own oven.
      Line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases.
    • In a large mixing bowl add the flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
      In a separate bowl lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla extract.
    • Make a well in the dry ingredients then pour in the eggs, oil, mashed bananas and walnuts and mix until just combined.
    • Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cases, place on the middle shelf of the oven then bake for 20 minutes. Test the muffins after 20 minutes with a metal skewer, if the skewer comes out clean the muffins are done.
      Remove from the oven then leave them to sit in the tray for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Serve warm or cold with coffee or a glass of milk for the kids. These will keep in an airtight container for 3 days.

    Notes

    • Cup sizes are approximate, I use a metric scale to weigh all ingredients. Calories are approximate and are per muffin.
    • Try adding dark chocolate chips, add to the mixture at step 3.
    • Different nuts will work well too, try chopped pecans or hazelnuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcal
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    1. Arlene

      July 30, 2023 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you, I was looking for a recipe for the kids that was a bit healthier for their snack boxes. I think I might actually try to make them as mini muffins next time as my 4 year old struggles to finish! Definitely trying with dark choc too... wondering what the reason is to use coconut oil vs butter? Yummy either way I'm sure.

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      • Michelle Alston

        August 04, 2023 at 10:01 am

        Hi Arlene, I use oil instead of butter as it gives the muffins a lighter texture and I find that the muffins tend to stay moist and tender even after a few days. But you could totally use butter if you prefer, I'm sure they would still taste great x

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    2. Shilpi

      January 29, 2021 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Super healthy and yummy! Thank you so much for the lovely recipe

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      • Michelle Alston

        January 29, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Hi Shilpi, you're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    3. Joel

      December 31, 2019 at 4:10 am

      What was the oil for?

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      • Michelle Alston

        January 02, 2020 at 9:16 am

        Hi Joel, the oil should be added when you add the eggs. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, I've updated the recipe now 🙂

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    4. Albert

      January 14, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      These banana muffins are so amazing!!! I could eat these for breakfast everyday...love the touch of breakfast oats and walnuts

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      • Michelle Alston

        January 22, 2018 at 11:24 am

        Thank you so much Albert 🙂

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