Banana Applesauce Muffins (Oil-Free!)
These quick, easy, moist banana applesauce muffins are oil-free, egg-free, and lower in sugar - A delicious, meal-prep-friendly, lighter breakfast or snack! Plus, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- 2 very ripe bananas peeled
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, whisk together the flaxseeds and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the flax mixture, applesauce, sugar, and plant-based milk. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using).
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. The batter will be somewhat thick.
- Divide the batter evenly into a lined or greased 12-cup muffin pan.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
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Notes
- Use extra ripe bananas: The more brown spots, the sweeter and softer – perfect for these low-sugar, oil-free banana muffins.
- Mash the bananas well: A few small lumps are fine (and add texture), but smooth puree distributes evenly into the batter.
- Adjust sweetness: You can reduce sugar by ¼ cup or sub it with another sugar/sweetener.
- Don’t use too much flour: Avoid scooping it from the flour bag (which leads to dense, dry muffins). Instead, fluff it in the bag, spoon it in the cup, then level with the back of a knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
