Healthy Banana Walnut Muffins Recipe

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

So often the words healthy and baking are at odds with each other. This Banana Walnut Muffins recipe is definitely an exception.

Loaded with good-for-you ingredients, these banana walnut muffins are both dairy and egg free, and absolutely delicious.

Whole wheat flour, flax meal, almond milk and coconut oil make this recipe one that is both healthy and high in fiber. Something you can feel good about.

Warm from the oven muffins are the ultimate in comfort food, especially during the cold winter months. They rank right up there with some of my favorite, comforting casseroles. The smell from these banana muffins baking in the oven is truly intoxicating. You’ll be so eager to spread on some jam and take a bite out of one.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour (I use a mix of 2 cups unbleached and 1 cup whole wheat)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• almost 1 cup coconut oil, soft or liquefied
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups very ripe bananas, mashed. (about 4 to 7 bananas depending on size)
• ½ cup crushed walnuts
• 2 tablespoons flax meal (ground flax seeds) mixed with ¼ cup warm water or almond milk. Mix well and let sit for about 10 minutes.
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin pan with coconut oil.

Step 2: Peel and mash the bananas, if they aren’t quite ripe enough I will sometimes place them in the microwave for a few minutes to age them a bit (I also find when the batter is war when adding the baking soda that they muffins rise better).

Step 3: Combine the coconut oil, mashed bananas, coconut sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, walnuts until fully blended.

Step 4: Add the flax meal and liquid mixture to this (some people call this a flax egg) to the wet mixture.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, flour(s) and baking soda. Then slowly stir into the wet ingredients until just combined. Try not to over stir.

Step 6: Fill each muffin well with the batter then bake for about 14 to 16 minutes depending on how your oven heats and the final size of the muffins. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.

I like to serve these muffins warm with some fruit preserves. Doesn’t that look amazing? Enjoy!

Healthy Banana Walnut Muffins Recipe

Angela Sellari

Whip up a batch of Healthy Banana Walnut Muffins! This dairy-free & egg-free recipe delivers moist, wholesome treats, packed with nutty flavor.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course baked goods, Dessert, Dessert/Snack, healthy

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups flour I use a mix of 2 cups unbleached and 1 cup whole wheat
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• almost 1 cup coconut oil soft or liquefied
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups very ripe bananas mashed. (about 4 to 7 bananas depending on size)
• ½ cup crushed walnuts
• 2 tablespoons flax meal ground flax seeds mixed with ¼ cup warm water or almond milk.
• Mix well and let sit for about 10 minutes. OR 2 eggs

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin pan with coconut oil.
• Peel and mash the bananas, if they aren’t quite ripe enough I will sometimes place them in the microwave for a few minutes to age them a bit (I also find when the batter is war when adding the baking soda that they muffins rise better).
• Combine the coconut oil, mashed bananas, coconut sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, walnuts until fully blended.
  
• Add the flax meal and liquid mixture to this (some people call this a flax egg) to the wet mixture.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, flour(s) and baking soda. Then slowly stir into the wet ingredients until just combined. Try not to over stir.
  
• Fill each muffin well with the batter then bake for about 14 to 16 minutes depending on how your oven heats and the final size of the muffins. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 608mgFiber: 4g

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