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Maple Cinnamon Banana Muffins

Moist Maple Cinnamon Banana Muffins Without Refined Sugar

Delicious Maple Cinnamon Banana Muffins made from ripe bananas and pure maple syrup, free from refined sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted salted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can use unbleached and organic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon increase for more cinnamon flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin tin.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, and maple syrup to the bananas, and mix until combined.
  4. Sift in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then fold gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and don't over-mix the batter to keep muffins fluffy.

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