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Banana Chia Seed Muffins That Stay Moist and Flavorful Every Time
Moist Banana Chia Seed Muffins made with whole wheat flour and overripe bananas. An easy, wholesome muffin recipe for breakfast or snacks.
If you’ve got overripe bananas sitting on your counter, don’t toss them. Turn them into Banana Chia Seed Muffins that are moist, a little nutty from the chia, and just sweet enough. They’re wholesome without tasting too healthy, and they come together in one bowl with simple ingredients you probably already have.
Why You’ll Love Banana Chia Seed Muffins
- They’re soft and naturally moist from banana and applesauce.
- Chia seeds add a little crunch and healthy omega-3s.
- No butter, and only a little sugar.
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or the freezer.
Wholesome Banana Chia Seed Muffins made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and chia seeds for a healthy breakfast treat. Moist, lightly sweet, and freezer-friendly.
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Quick Banana Chia Breakfast Muffins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 muffins depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
Banana Muffins with chia that freeze perfectly. Keep a stash ready for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 25 ml chia seeds (about 2 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Demerara brown sugar (or regular brown sugar)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Add-ins: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash bananas.
- Stir in applesauce, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Divide batter into 10–12 muffin cups.
- Bake 18–22 minutes (depending on your oven) until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Banana Chia Seed Muffins combine ripe bananas, chia seeds, and whole wheat flour for a healthy treat.
Banana Chia Seed Muffins are soft, moist, and lightly sweet with a nutty crunch from chia seeds. Made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and applesauce, they’re a healthy option that still tastes like a treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or the freezer.
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