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Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Delicious Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins You’ll Love

Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with protein, making them a perfect breakfast snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas very ripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt regular yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1/3 cup honey maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 1 piece egg acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a sweet touch
  • 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) for added nutrition

Equipment

  • oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until completely smooth.
  3. Mix in Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
  7. Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using very ripe bananas enhances the sweetness. Avoid overmixing the batter for fluffy muffins.

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