Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour or a mix builds structure and adds leavening
1 teaspoon baking soda builds structure and adds leavening
1 teaspoon baking powder builds structure and adds leavening
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon builds structure and adds leavening
1/4 teaspoon salt builds structure and adds leavening
1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas) provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar or coconut sugar provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil or avocado oil) provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1 large egg at room temperature provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
2/3 cup milk (dairy or nondairy) at room temperature provides moisture, sweetness, and binding
1 and 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) enhances flavor and texture
1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on top enhances flavor and texture
Instructions
1-Getting started with these muffins is simple and fun. Begin by preheating your oven to 425Β°F (218Β°C) and preparing a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners. This high initial temperature helps create those lovely lifted tops youβll love.
2-In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. This forms the base that gives your muffins their light texture. For internal link, check out our guide on advanced muffin tips to perfect your technique.
3-Mixing the Wet Ingredients: Next, in a medium bowl, mash the 1 cup banana and whisk in the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2/3 cup milk. Mix until smooth to ensure everything blends well. Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined, keeping the batter from getting too tough.
4-Baking and Cooling: Gently fold in the 1 and 1/4 cups blueberries, then spoon the batter evenly into the muffin ΠΏΠ°Π½, filling each to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425Β°F, then lower to 350Β°F (177Β°C) and continue for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Last Step:
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π Use super ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness.
βοΈ Fold in frozen blueberries without thawing to prevent color bleeding.
βοΈ Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight and warm before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 17.7 g
- Sodium: 171.4 mg
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.3 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
