The kids and I spent three weeks at my parent’s house this summer, (before meeting up again with John for a week in the Outer Banks with his family), and my mom’s banana muffins were a HUGE hit. I think she made at least one batch each week that we were down there, that’s how much everyone loved them. I obviously had to get the recipe from her, and – as promised on my – here it is!
| Name: | One-Bowl Whole Wheat Banana Flax Muffins |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Fusion |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | Approximately 35 minutes |
| Servings | 12 muffins (approximately) |
| Yield | 1 muffin per serving |
I almost always use whole wheat pastry flour when making baked goods in order to achieve the perfect balance of hearty nutrition and soft texture, but these muffins use regular 100% whole wheat flour without sacrificing the end result; the muffins still turn out fluffy and light.
Maple syrup is the only sweetener, and the muffins get an added dose of fiber and protein from ground flaxseed.
Need yet another incentive to make these muffins?! They require only one bowl, (well, a food processor bowl), so prep and cleanup are quick and easy.
My mom freezes the muffins in a ziplock bag as soon as they’ve cooled off from the oven, and I think that it’s a vital step to take if you want the muffins to maintain their light texture. Just toss one (or a couple) in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds and you’ll be rewarded with just-baked flavor and texture.
These one-bowl whole wheat banana flax muffins are the perfect antidote to busy school day and workday mornings, when there’s no time to whip up a filling and nutritious sit-down breakfast. They also make a great mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.
One-Bowl Whole Wheat Banana Flax Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup neutral-flavored vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs, preferably organic
- 2 large, or 3 medium-sized, ripe bananas
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (you could also use whole wheat pastry flour)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners or lightly coat with oil.
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the oil, maple syrup, and eggs; process until smooth.
Add in the bananas and process; you can process until the mixture is perfectly smooth, or you can leave a few small chunks of banana throughout the batter.
Add in the flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, and salt; pulse a few times, then remove the lid of the food processor and stir the batter until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, evenly divide the batter amongst the prepared muffin cups. The cups will be filled almost to the top.
Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.
Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire cooling rack; let cool completely.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container in the freezer. To heat, microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving (1 Muffin)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 16g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Sodium: 196mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 5%
