Name: Banana Date Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Muffins
Cuisine: American

Balancing Bowls Verified

January 27, 2026

These banana date muffins are so good that I think I'm going to need to buy a 24-cup muffin pan-our family simply cannot make them fast enough! These muffins have the perfect balance of natural sweetness from ripe bananas and sweet dates, combined with a soft, moist texture. Plus, they pack extra fiber from flaxseed and contain no refined sugars, making them a healthy banana muffin option you'll feel great about.

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Banana Date Muffins

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with coconut oil.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups mashed bananas, ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, and the flax mixture.

Add 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Stir to combine.

Gently fold in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ cup flaxseed meal, mixing until just combined.

Fold in 1 cup chopped Medjool dates.

Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about ⅔ full.

Bake for 6 minutes at 425°F (218°C). Reduce the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Date Prep Magic 🌴
Soak Medjool dates in boiling water for 10 minutes before chopping to create a softer, more spreadable texture that blends seamlessly into the muffin batter.
Banana Ripeness Hack 🍌
Use bananas that are completely brown and soft - the darker and more overripe, the more natural sweetness and moisture they'll contribute to your muffins.
Flaxseed Activation Trick 🌱
Mix flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a natural egg replacement that binds ingredients and adds extra nutritional value.
Muffin Moisture Secret 💧
Gently fold wet and dry ingredients until just combined to prevent gluten development and ensure ultra-tender, soft muffins with a delicate crumb.
Non-Stick Genius 🧈
Lightly grease muffin cups with coconut oil and dust with a thin layer of flour to guarantee easy muffin removal without sticking.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.