Healthy Banana Muffins – Lightened-Up & Protein-Packed

Few things are as delicious and comforting as a warm slice of banana bread with butter. However, it's not the healthiest option.

That's why I've created a lightened-up version in muffin form! These banana muffins are as moist and flavorful as the original but much lighter. We adapted Martha Stewart’s “Best” banana bread recipe to reduce calories without losing flavor.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Only 124 calories per muffin

• 5g protein per serving

• Made with wholesome ingredients

• Perfectly portioned for easy snacking

• Great way to use up overripe bananas

  
  

The Calorie Comparison

The original recipe has around 400 calories per slice, but this muffin version is just 124 calories each!

Ingredients

To make these delicious banana muffins, you’ll need:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 cup (minus 2 tablespoons) monk fruit sweetener

• 92g (6 tablespoons) egg whites

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 300g (3 large) overripe bananas, mashed

• 1-5oz container vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• Optional: Crushed walnut pieces on top for extra crunch

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or spray with non-stick spray.

2. Cream butter and monk fruit sweetener until light and fluffy. Mix in applesauce and egg whites.

3. Add mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

6. Divide batter into the muffin tin (about 3/4 full each).

7. Top with crushed walnuts if desired and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   
   
   
   

Pro Tip 🍌

These muffins freeze well! Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for a warm snack.

Don’t Let Those Bananas Go to Waste!

Next time you have overripe bananas, try this recipe—I think you’ll love it!