No Sugar Strawberry Banana Muffins
Enjoy moist, fluffy No Sugar Strawberry Banana Muffins made with wholesome, natural ingredients. Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries, these muffins offer a healthy, guilt-free snack or breakfast option that is both delicious and nutritious, supporting a balanced lifestyle without added sugars.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: No Added Sugar
Fruits
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and set aside. Wash and dice fresh strawberries, then gently pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Bring wet and dry ingredients together: Pour the wet ingredients into the mashed banana bowl, then slowly add the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins; mix until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in strawberries: Carefully fold in diced strawberries to evenly incorporate them without breaking them down, preserving their juicy texture within the batter.
- Portion and bake: Spoon the batter into a muffin pan lined with paper liners or lightly greased. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set perfectly and keeps them moist inside.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and avoid tough gluten development.
- Fold in strawberries last to prevent them from breaking down and turning the batter uniformly pink.
- Use eggs and yogurt at room temperature for a smoother batter consistency.
- Ensure your oven is preheated and at the correct temperature to guarantee proper rise and moisture retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g (natural fruit sugars)
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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