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These banana apple muffins are an absolute favorite in our house! Ella and I can’t get enough of them, especially on a cozy fall morning. Whether we’re grabbing one for a quick breakfast or enjoying it with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon, these muffins always hit the spot. They’re packed with the flavors of ripe bananas and apples, making them light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious.
We’ve lightened up the recipe with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and applesauce, so they’re a healthier choice without sacrificing flavor. These muffins are the perfect balance of deliciousness and healthy indulgence.
For more delicious banana muffin recipes, try our healthy banana muffins, banana blackberry muffins, banana strawberry muffins, banana zucchini muffins, and banana carrot muffins next!
Why You Will Love These Banana Apple Muffins
- Delicious: The flavors of banana and apple are delicious together!
- Soft & Fluffy: These muffins are soft and tender with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm and cozy flavor.
- Flavorful: This recipe combines sweet bananas with juicy apples, for a moist and flavorful muffin!
- Meal Prep-Friendly: These apple banana muffins are great for meal prep! They’re the perfect freezer-friendly breakfast or snack to have on hand.
- Lighter Option: They are made with wholesome ingredients like applesauce and Greek yogurt. Plus, there is no butter or oil in this recipe.
“Wonderful flavor and texture! Will be making these on repeat this fall!”
– laura
Ingredients Needed
- Bananas: Mash four ripe bananas for these muffins.
- Apples: Use one cup of peeled and chopped apples, from about 2 medium apples.
- Eggs: Whisk two eggs for this recipe.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a great addition to these muffins because it adds moisture, makes them fluffy, and provides extra protein. It also helps make the muffins healthier by cutting down on fat while keeping them delicious and light.
- Applesauce: Use unsweetened applesauce for this recipe.
- Flour: These muffins are made with all-purpose flour.
- Leavening Agents: Add baking soda and baking powder so the muffins rise.
- Sweetener: Sweeten these muffins with sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener such as monk fruit.
- Cinnamon: Ground nutmeg adds incredible flavor to these muffins.
- Nutmeg: Add ground nutmeg for another layer of flavor.
- Salt: A small amount of salt enhances the flavor.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Why Add Applesauce?
Adding unsweetened applesauce to these muffins adds moisture and helps reduce the fat content, making them a lighter, healthier option. Applesauce is a great substitute for oil or butter in many baked goods, and it works perfectly in this recipe to keep the muffins soft and moist without the added calories.
Substitutions & Variations
- Make the Muffins Gluten-Free: If you want to make these muffins gluten-free, you can easily swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Just make sure it has a 1:1 ratio substitution.
- Chocolate Chips: Mix in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips or roughly chopped dark chocolate for a burst of chocolate flavor.
- Add Chopped Nuts: Fold in 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Add Oats: To make these oatmeal banana muffins substitute half of the all-purpose flour for rolled oats. Or, use 1 cup of oat flour and 1 cup of rolled oats in place of the all-purpose flour. Or, try our banana oat muffins, apple oat muffins, or pumpkin oat muffins!
- Whole Wheat Flour: You can substitute the all-purpose for whole wheat flour, although the texture will be a bit denser. Half all-purpose flour and half whole wheat flour will give you the best of both worlds in these muffins.
How To Make Banana Apple Muffins
Step 1: Peel the bananas and add them to a large bowl. Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Then, add the whisked eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce. Whisk these wet ingredients.
Step 2: In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients a little at a time, until the batter is combined, making sure not to over-mix.
Step 4: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter.
Step 5: Lightly spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with oil or add parchment muffin liners to a muffin tin. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or large ice cream scoop to pour the batter into the muffin pan.
Step 6: Bake the muffins at 350°F for 20-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Once done, let the muffins slightly cool and enjoy!
Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Choosing the Best Apples: For this recipe, I love using Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples. They all have great flavor and complement the bananas perfectly. Honeycrisp adds a sweet-tart crunch, while Fuji and Pink Lady apples are slightly sweeter, bringing more depth to the muffin’s flavor.
- Use Ripe Bananas: Make sure to use ripe bananas, as their natural sweetness enhances the flavor of the muffins. The riper the bananas, the more sweetness and moisture they bring to the muffins, resulting in a softer texture and richer flavor.
- Don’t Over-Mix: Be careful not to over-mix the muffin batter, as this can lead to dense, tough muffins. Gently fold the ingredients just until combined to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Check if the Muffins are Done: Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin to check if they are done. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, they are done.
Storage Instructions
You can store these banana apple muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for one day. Or, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze Banana Apple Muffins?
Yes! You can freeze these banana apple muffins! Store them in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
More Muffin Recipes to Try!
- Apple Oat Muffins
- Healthy Banana Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
If you try this recipe please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating ★★★★★ letting us know how it turns out for you.
BANANA APPLE MUFFINS THAT YOU WILL LOVE
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup 0-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener such as monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and add them to a large bowl. Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Then, add the whisked eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce. Whisk these wet ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients a little at a time, until the batter is combined, making sure not to over-mix.
- Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter.
- Lightly spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with oil or add parchment muffin liners to a muffin tin. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or large ice cream scoop to pour the batter into the muffin pan.
- Bake the muffins at 350°F for 20-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Once done, let the muffins slightly cool and enjoy!
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Notes
- Apples: For this recipe, I love using Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These banana apple muffins are amazing! Moist, fluffy, and loaded with chunks of sweet apples, all made without any oil or butter! The perfect breakfast or snack.
Wonderful flavor and texture! Will be making these on repeat this fall!
Hi Laura, I’m so happy to hear you loved the banana apple muffins! They really are such a cozy treat for fall, and I love that you’ll be making them on repeat!