Banana Muffins With Greek Yogurt And Applesauce
Banana muffins are an excellent breakfast treat or snack. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This recipe for banana muffins with greek yogurt and applesauce is not only delicious, but it's also healthy. The greek yogurt adds protein to the muffins, making them more filling, while the applesauce adds natural sweetness and moisture without adding a lot of extra calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the mashed bananas and fold them in gently.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- If you find your muffins are turning out dry, add another 1/4 cup of applesauce to the batter.
- If you don't have greek yogurt, you can substitute with sour cream instead.
- If you want to make these muffins vegan, substitute the eggs with chia or flax seeds. Mix 2 tbsp of seeds with 6 tbsp of water and let it sit for 10 minutes before using.
- You can also add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter to make these muffins your own.
These banana muffins with greek yogurt and applesauce are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking, so you can enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. Try them out today and see how delicious they are!