Fluffy and naturally sweetened healthy banana muffins with coconut that everyone will love.
This banana muffin recipe calls for basic ingredients to be whisked up in one mixing bowl.
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Tips for making moist and healthy banana muffins
Use coconut oil rather than butter - banana muffins without butter are guilt free!
Swap out maple syrup for your preferred sweetener
Swap coconut for cinnamon or for something a little bit naughty, try choc chips
Store baked muffins in refrigerator for them to last longer
Allow baked muffins to cool for at least 15 minutes before taking out of the tray to avoid them falling apart
Can banana muffins be made without eggs?
Yes, this recipe doesn't include egg, instead aquafaba is used to replace the eggs. The banana's in the batter also help to bind the ingredients together.
What you'll need for these healthy banana muffins
- 2 large Bananas 1x Chunks for batter, 1 x for muffin tops
- ½ cup Maple Syrup or your preferred sweetener
- ¼ cup Coconut oil* melted
- 2 tbsp Aquafaba
- 2 cups Self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp Almond milk
- ¼ cup Desiccated coconut
How to make eggless banana muffins
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit)
In a large mixing bowl. Add flour and create a well.
Place maple syrup, coconut oil, aquafaba, almond milk and whisk well until combined.
Add chunky banana pieces and mix through until well distributed
Pour into oiled muffin tray.*
Cut other banana into thin batons and place on top.
Bake for for approx. 30min. on the middle shelf
Allow to cool for 15 min before serving
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Healthy Banana Muffins with Coconut
Ingredients
- 2 large Bananas 1x Chunks for batter, 1 x for muffin tops
- ½ cup Maple Syrup or your preferred sweetner
- ¼ cup Coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoon Aquafaba
- 2 cups Self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoon Almond milk
- ¼ cup Desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit)
- In a large mixing bowl. Add flour and create a well.
- Add maple syrup, coconut oil, aquafaba, almond milk and whisk well until combined.
- Add chunky banana pieces and mix through until well distributed
- Pour into oiled muffin tray.
- Cut other banana into thin battons and place on top.
- Bake for for approx. 30min. on the middle shelf
- Allow to cool for 15 min before serving
Equipment
Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
Looking for other sweet plant based breakfast recipe ideas?
Try this Vegan Belgian Waffle Recipe they perfectly pair with berries! Yum!
Edwina
Exactly what I needed.