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    Home » Recipes » Oven Recipes

    Healthy Banana Flaxseed Muffins

    August 25, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 29 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Banana flaxseed muffins
    Banana flaxseed muffins

    Best ever banana flaxseed muffins that can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes. Packed with healthy ingredients such as banana, flaxmeal, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a family favorite!

    Healthy Muffins with banana. Flax and Chocolate chips

    These banana muffins make a quick, easy, and healthy choice for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made from whole wheat and ground flaxseeds, they carry loads of nutrition and kids will love their decadent taste, similar to my healthy almond flour banana muffins.

    These banana flaxseed muffins are also toddler friendly. As bananas are the main ingredient of this dish, it comes with its natural sweetness, and I add agave or maple syrup for additional sweetness.

    Closeup of a healthy muffin with banana and chocolate chips

    What is Flaxseed? Why add it to your diet?

    Flax seeds are tiny brown or golden seeds that come packed with nutrition. Their origins date back to thousands of years and were widely cultivated in the Middle East. In fact for centuries, these tiny seeds have retained their place as a super food and are part of many cuisines worldwide.

    They have a high content of heart-friendly healthy Omega-3, fibers and so much more benefits. If you are still thinking, why flaxseeds good for your diet, here are some more health facts about this super-food:

    • They come loaded with nutrients like Thiamine, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorous. All of which is a must for healthy body functions.
    • They are a good source of protein, so it is a superfood for those following the vegan diet.
    • The Omega-3 not only keeps the heart healthy but also reduces inflammation
    • They contain soluble fiber, that help in keeping your hunger pangs at bay
    • Lowers your blood pressure and improves digestion.

    These Healthy Banana Flax Muffins are:

    Just like the power-packed flax seeds, these whole wheat banana muffins come with great benefits like:

    • They are made with wholesome ingredients available right in your kitchen
    • Made with 100% whole wheat flour that makes it extra healthy than the all-purpose flour
    • As bananas are the primary ingredient, it keeps the muffin overly moist and delicious
    • They also not overly sweet as the recipe calls for maple syrup instead of refined sugar.
    • You can skip the chocolate chips if you want only the natural sweetness of the banana.
    Muffins topped with chocolate chips in a muffin pan

    How to make Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Muffins?

    This wholesome banana breakfast muffin calls for no other appliances except the oven. All you need is large bowl to thoroughly blend all the ingredients together. To make this muffin, overly ripe bananas are the best. You know the one with all brown spots over them, the more the spots, the sweeter the banana.

    Before you get started with the ingredient mix, make sure you preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Also grease a 12 count muffin pan, if you have liners you can use them instead of greasing the pan.

    • Take a large bowl and add the peeled bananas. Mash them with a fork. Depending on your preference, you can mash them well or a bit coarse if you like chunks in your muffins.
    • Then add avocado oil or any other vegetable oil to the mashed bananas. As they don't add any flavor, avocado oil is a great choice for baking.
    • Then add the maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt to the mashed bananas and mix well.
    • Add a pinch of salt along with cinnamon, baking soda, whole wheat flour, and flax meal. Fold all the ingredients gently till they are mixed. But take care so that you don't overmix.
    • Add the mini chocolate chips to the mix and save some to top the muffins in the baking pan.
    Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins steps
    • Spoon the batter into each muffin cup evenly and spread the chocolate chips on top.
    • Bake them in the preheated oven for 7 minutes and then reduce the temperature to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
    • Keep baking at the reduced temperature for about 10 minutes. You will know that your banana muffins are ready when you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
    • Finally, remove the muffins and place them on a wire rack to cool them completely.
    • Once they have cooled down, enjoy the delicious and healthy muffins as a breakfast or snack.
    • You can also store them in an air-tight container for a quick 3 pm snack.
    Muffins topped with chocolate chips freshly baked.

    Pro-tips to make the best ever banana muffins:

    • Make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature before you start the recipe as they bring out a better flavor
    • The more ripe the bananas are, the better is the sweetness of the muffin as this recipe has no added sugar.
    • A few chocolate chips will give that extra boost of sweetness.
    • Once you mix the wet and dry ingredients, do not overmix.
    Closeup of a muffin in hand In front of a baking tray full of healthy muffins

    As muffins are a family favorite, we also love to make other super-nutritious and kid-friendly muffins like:

    • Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Healthy Carrot Muffins 
    • Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins.
    • Lemon blueberry Muffins

    Be sure to give them a try and let me know how they turn out in the comments below!!

    Tried this recipe?Give a rating by clicking the ★ below
    A freshly baked healthy muffin with chocolate chips

    Healthy Banana Flaxseed Muffins

    Meeta Arora
    These healthy banana flaxseed muffins that can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients such as banana, flaxmeal, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a family favorite!
    4.78 from 45 votes
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    Servings: 12
    Calories: 154
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Nut-free
    Method: Oven
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 Bananas
    • ⅓ cup Avocado oil or another vegetable oil
    • 2 Eggs room temperature
    • ¼ cup Agave syrup or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup Yogurt plain
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • 1-¼ cup White Whole wheat flour about 164 gms
    • ¼ cup Flaxseed meal about 25 gms
    • ¼ cup Chocolate chips I used mini
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven at 425°F (218°C). Also, grease a 12 count muffin pan (you can use liners if you prefer).
    • In a large bowl, add the peeled banana. Mash them wel with a forkl, but if you like them a little bit chunky, then just mash them coarsely.
    • Add oil, agave syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt and mix well.
    • Now add the salt, cinnamon and baking soda, and then the whole wheat flour and flax meal. Fold it all gently with the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
    • Add the mini chocolate chips and mix. Save some to top in the baking pan.
    • Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin cup. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on the top.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue to bake 8-10 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
    • Remove from muffin pan and let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy! Store muffins in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Storing: You can store on the counter for 2-3 days wrapped in a plastic wrap. 
    Freeze banana bread: You can freeze muffins wrapped in plastic wrap or in a freeze ziplock bag. To enjoy, take it out of the freezer and let it come to room temperature. You can also warm the muffins in the microwave for 10 seconds. 

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Christine says

      October 05, 2022 at 12:07 pm

      This is my absolute go to banana muffin recipe. I have been using it for the better part of a year and have it saved everywhere. I have searched for a banana muffin recipe with all healthy ingredients that tasted delicious and I have finally found it. These freeze beautifully and can be popped in the kids' lunchboxes. There are rarely any left to freeze though, but I just made a double batch. THANK YOU!!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        October 06, 2022 at 12:11 pm

        Hi Christine - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing back 🙂

        Reply
    2. Mamta says

      July 14, 2022 at 11:02 am

      Can this be made in cake pan instead of muffin pan?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        August 07, 2022 at 9:15 am

        Hi Mamta - Sure, the cooking time will be higher if made in a cake or bread pan. In a bread pan, I typically bake for 45 minutes. Here is a recipe - https://pipingpotcurry.com/healthy-banana-chocolate-chip-bread/

        Reply
    3. Janine says

      May 01, 2022 at 2:19 am

      Could you use apple sauce instead of yogurt?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        May 22, 2022 at 8:35 pm

        Hi Janine - I have not tried, but do think that will work well. Would love to hear if you try it!

        Reply
    4. D says

      March 03, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      Skip egg and substitute flaxseed will work?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        March 11, 2022 at 10:01 pm

        Hi - I have not tried, but flax egg is a popular choice to make a muffin recipe eggless. Would love to hear if you try it.

        Reply
    5. Cindy says

      February 19, 2022 at 7:51 am

      This recipe looks great. Thank you! Can you substitute blueberries for the chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        February 26, 2022 at 7:35 am

        Hi Cindy - Sure, you can use blueberries in this recipe. I would add a little more agave syrup to the recipe if using blueberries (maybe 1/3 cup), as the chocolate chips also add to some sweetness.

        Reply
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