Name: Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 muffins
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 27, 2026

These Whole Wheat Banana Muffins are soft and fluffy in texture, made with less sugar and butter than most banana muffins, and are full of delicious banana flavor.

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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Knead Some Sweets Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

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.

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.

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.

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.