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A plate of baked banana apple muffins, with one muffin on its side revealing the moist, fluffy inside.
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Banana Apple Muffins

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
These banana apple muffins are a dietitian–approved way to get more fruit, fiber, and goodness into your little one’s day. Moist, fluffy, and naturally sweetened, they’re an easy make-ahead snack the whole family will love.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
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Equipment

Ingredients 

Wet

  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (240g, about 2 large bananas)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (70g)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (150g)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Stir-in

  • 1 cup diced apple, cut into 1/4 inch pieces

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  • Combine the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Combine wet and dry. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. do NOT overmix.
  • Fold in the apples. Stir in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
  • Bake. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Use ripe bananas - The more speckled, the sweeter and moister the muffins.
  • Dice apples small - ¼-inch pieces soften evenly.
  • Don’t overmix - Stir just until combined to keep muffins light.
  • Prep the pan - Line or lightly grease for easy cleanup.
  • Check doneness - Toothpick should come out clean at 20–25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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