Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins
These muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, made moist and tender with Greek yogurt, and baked to golden perfection. They’re lighter than traditional muffins but taste just as comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins)
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (can use vanilla for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour, or a mix)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, honey, and vanilla until well combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Combine
- Add dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix or muffins may turn dense).
- Stir in optional add-ins if using.
5. Bake
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Enjoy
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Why You’ll Love These Muffins
- ✅ Moist & fluffy thanks to Greek yogurt and bananas
- ✅ Naturally sweetened with honey/maple syrup and ripe bananas
- ✅ Healthy and filling — great for breakfast or snack
- ✅ Customizable — add chocolate chips for kids, walnuts for crunch, or blueberries for fruity bursts
✨ Pro Tip: For bakery-style muffins with taller tops, start baking at 400°F (200°C) for the first 5 minutes, then lower to 350°F (175°C) for the remaining time.
