Banana Muffins are a delicious butterless and eggless treats. It is a yummy muffins with the goodness of banana. Perfect for a snack box.
One of the best one bowl muffins. Banana is always a wonder fruit when it comes to baking. It blends so well. As much as I love baking my banana bread. I love these muffins too!!
Do I have to tell you they tasted and smelled too good ? Yes they did !! and they are dairy free too. As the oven lightens up the house smells heavenly with this banana goodness. Now let’s baking.
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Plant based banana muffins
An exceptionally good banana muffin that we make only with plant based ingredients. We are skipping egg plus the dairy for this muffin.
They make a perfect lunchbox or a snack box treat. It also goes well for a breakfast or afterschool snack. Just the basic ingredients and whip up together and bake. You may easily double or triple the recipe too.
Ingredients
Flour - As always use white flour or you can also try half and half wheat and white flour.
Banana - Always overripe banana yields soft moist muffins.
Sugar - You can use white or brown sugar. If using brown sugar it might slightly change the colour.
Baking Powder - It gives the airy texture to the muffins.
Oil - Use any flavorless cooking oil.
Vanilla - Use good quality pure vanilla extract.
Salt - A pinch of salt always elevates the taste in any dessert.
Nuts - If you prefer a nut free muffin you can skip adding them. I usually sprinkle few nuts on top of the muffin. I am using cashew nuts. You may use Walnuts, Pecans too.
How to Prepare Vegan Banana Muffins
1.In a mixing bowl add in 2 large bananas ( approximately ¾ cup after mashing ). Over ripe banana works best for this recipe.
2.Mash the bananas using a fork until its mashed well.
3.Now add in ¼ cup cooking oil. Use any flavorless oil
4. Also add in 1 tsp Vanilla extract. combine everything
5. Next add in ⅓ cup powdered sugar.
6. Mix well till it dissolves.
7. Sift in ¾ cup All Purpose Flour.
8. Also add in 1 tsp of Baking powder and a pinch of Salt well.
9. combine everything together gently with a spatula or a whisk without any lumps.
10. Prepare a muffin tray with muffin liners. Scoop out equal amount of batter in all the muffin liners. Fill ¾ th of the muffin liners. Top it with some nuts.
11. Preheat the oven at 374 F (190 deg C) for 10 min and the bake the muffin in 374 F (190 deg C) for about 30 mins or till done.
Tips & Variations
- You can bake the muffins with half and half white flour and wheat flour.
- Always use over ripe banana for a moist muffins.
- You can also freeze overripe banana and use them in the muffins.
- If using frozen banana thaw them to room temperature and then use.
- Use Brown Sugar or Cane sugar too instead of White sugar.
- You can also add choco chips or toasted nuts in the muffins.
- Oats are gives a nice texture. If using oats use ¼ cup of Rolled oats.
- We can also flavor the muffin with cinnamon or cardamom powder.
Serving Options
Makes a delicious breakfast option with some Milk. Otherwise goes well for a lunchbox or snack box too.
Storage Suggestions
Banana Muffins freeze well. You can store in zip lock bags and freeze. Just before serving you can microwave them for 30 - 40 secs and serve. Or simply thaw them to room temperature and serve.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 large Banana approximately ¾ cup after mashing
- ¾ cup All purpose flour
- ¼ cup Cooking Oil
- ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- Salt a pinch
- 1 tbsp Nuts to garnish Optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add in 2 large bananas ( approximately ¾ cup after mashing ). Over ripe banana works best for this recipe .
- Mash the bananas using a fork until its mashed well.
- Now add in ¼ cup cooking oil. Use any flavorless oil
- Also add in 1 tsp Vanilla extract. combine everything
- Next add in ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix well till it dissolves .
- Sift in ¾ cup All Purpose Flour.
- Also add in 1 tsp of Baking powder and a pinch of Salt well.
- combine everything together gently with a spatula or a whisk without any lumps.
- Prepare a muffin tray with muffin liners. Scoop out equal amount of batter in all the muffin liners. Fill ¾ th of the muffin liners. Top it with some nuts.
- Preheat the oven at 374 F (190 deg C) for 10 min and the bake the muffin in 374 F (190 deg C) for about 30 mins or till done.
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Notes
- Always use over ripe banana for this recipe.
- You can also use brown sugar for a different texture.
- The baking time may differ from oven to oven so keep a check while baking.
- I used Red banana variety for this recipe .But any overripe banana can be used.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2016. I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.
Helen
Can you use coconut sugar
sharmila kingsly
Yes definitely, It works well too!