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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds, add the vanilla, applesauce, mashed bananas, and eggs and beat until combined.
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Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and beat on low speed until all the flour is mixed in. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
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Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins filling each cup almost to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes before taking them out of the tin to finish cooling on a wire rack.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Banana Ripeness Mastery 🍌Use overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum natural sweetness and intense banana flavor in your muffins.
- Flour Blending Technique 🥣Whisk whole wheat and all-purpose flours together before adding to ensure even distribution and prevent dense, heavy muffins.
- Muffin Moisture Magic 💧Replace some butter with unsweetened applesauce to maintain moisture while reducing overall fat content without sacrificing texture.
- Mix Minimally Method 🥄Gently fold wet and dry ingredients just until combined to prevent gluten development and keep muffins tender and light.
- Optional Mix-In Pro Tip 🍫Toss chocolate chips or chopped nuts in a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
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