Description
Best Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins combine creamy Greek yogurt with naturally sweet ripe bananas for moist, tender, and flavorful muffins perfect as a breakfast treat or anytime snack. These muffins offer a high-protein boost, balanced sweetness, and versatile mix-in options, making them an easy, wholesome bake for family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas), mashed with some chunks
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks left for texture.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy and fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together flour (all-purpose or gluten-free blend), baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices if using in another bowl.
- Blend batter: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with mashed bananas. Mix just until no flour streaks remain, careful not to overmix.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in optional nuts, chocolate chips, or additional spices evenly into the batter if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 18-22 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough muffins.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best blending and texture.
- Start checking muffins at 18 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
- Adding lemon or orange zest brightens the flavors wonderfully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Greek yogurt muffins, banana muffins, healthy breakfast, moist muffins, high protein muffins, gluten free option
