How to Make Healthy Banana Cranberry Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. And when those muffins are not only delicious but also packed with healthy ingredients, it’s a win-win situation. That’s where these Healthy Banana Cranberry Muffins come in. They’re moist, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, making them the perfect breakfast or snack option for anyone looking to fuel their body with wholesome goodness. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, so ev...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ¼ cup ground flax seed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Combine bananas, flour, oats, eggs, wheat germ, maple syrup, coconut oil, ground flax seed, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl until batter is well mixed; fold in cranberries and pecans. Fill muffin cups with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 289mg