Best Naturally Sweetened Banana Muffins with Maple Syrup and Honey
These naturally sweetened banana muffins, made with honey and maple syrup, are a wholesome and simple option for a nourishing breakfast or a quick snack on the go—perfect for busy days, yet rooted in the slow work of home.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Brown sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment liners or lightly grease with butter or oil.
- 2
Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- 3
Add wet ingredients to the bowl: egg, melted butter, honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until combined.
- 4
Sprinkle dry ingredients (cinnamon, baking powder, flour) on top of the wet mixture and stir just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
- 5
Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Optional: sprinkle the tops with a pinch of brown sugar.
- 6
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or store for later.