Description

Best Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins are soft, moist bakery-style muffins made with ripe bananas, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and warm cinnamon. They come together in one bowl for a quick breakfast or easy snack, perfect for busy mornings, lunch boxes, or weekend brunch. If you’re looking for simple breakfast ideas, healthier baking, or an easy recipe to use up spotty bananas, these banana muffins are a cozy, family-friendly favorite.

Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)

1/3 cup neutral oil (canola or melted coconut oil)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup light brown sugar packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.

2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

3. Whisk in the Greek yogurt, eggs, neutral oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and creamy.

4. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and whisk until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.

7. Fold in the mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts, if using.

8. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

9. Bake for 17–20 minutes, or until the tops are domed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing, or enjoy warm.

Notes

For the softest, tallest muffins, avoid overmixing once you add the flour—stir just until everything is combined and the batter still looks a little lumpy.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 18
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 160
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 29
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 40

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