STRAWBERRY BANANA MUFFINS

These strawberry banana muffins are incredible. These might just be my favorite muffins yet! There is something magical about the combination of juicy fresh strawberries and ripe sweet bananas. The flavors complement each other perfectly. The result is a scrumptious batch of muffins with a moist tender crumb, bursting with flavor in every bite. They are perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a delicious snack any time of the day.

Why You Will Love Strawberry Banana Muffins

• These muffins are healthy and lightened up.
• There is no butter or oil needed for this recipe.
• Strawberry banana muffins are perfect for meal prep.
• These muffins are moist and fluffy!
• The fresh strawberries add a burst of sweet flavor.
• These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients Needed

• Bananas: You will need two, medium-sized ripe bananas.
• Eggs: Two eggs help the muffins come together.
• Greek Yogurt: Use 0-fat Greek yogurt for this recipe.
• Milk: A little bit of milk helps make the batter the perfect consistency.
• Vanilla Extract: Add a splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
• Sweetener: Use sugar or a sugar-free sweetener with a 1:1 ratio to sugar.
• Flour: Use all-purpose flour for this recipe. Also, reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour for the strawberries.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Help the muffins rise in the oven.
• Salt: Just a pinch of salt.
• Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries and chop them into small pieces.

How To Make Strawberry Banana Muffins

Step 1: First, wash and dry the strawberries. Then, chop them into small pieces and set them aside.

Step 2: Next, add the bananas to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly mash them with a fork.

Step 3: After that, add the eggs, 0-fat Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Then, whisk the wet ingredients.

Step 4: Next, add the sugar to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir.

Step 5: From there, set aside one tablespoon of flour for the strawberries. After that, mix the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6: Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients a little at a time until the batter is fully combined.

Step 7: Then, add the chopped strawberries to a bowl with a tablespoon of flour. Lightly mix the strawberries in the flour. After that, set aside 1/4 cup of the strawberries.

Add the rest of the strawberries to the batter.

After that, lightly fold in the strawberries.

Step 8: Next, add muffin liners to a muffin tin or lightly spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with oil. Then, pour the batter into the muffin cups to make the muffins.

Step 9: From there, evenly distribute the remaining strawberries on top of the muffins.

Bake the muffins, let them cool, and enjoy!

How To Store Strawberry Banana Muffins

These strawberry banana muffins are perfect for meal prep and you can easily store the leftovers. Here is how to store muffins:

• On The Counter: You can store leftover muffins in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature. This is ideal if you are going to finish them within 1-2 days.
• Refrigerate: If you need to store the muffins for longer, place the airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze these muffins for a later time. Just place them in freezer-safe containers or stasher bags. Then, freeze them for 1-2 months.

Expert Baking Tips

• Cut The Strawberries: For this recipe, cut the strawberries into small even pieces. This ensures that you get an even strawberry flavor throughout with pieces of strawberries in each muffin.
• Toss Strawberries In Flour: After you wash the strawberries, place them on a towel to dry. Then, cut them into smaller pieces. Make sure they are completely dry before adding them to the batter. To remove any excess moisture from the strawberries, place tnem in a bowl along with 1 tablespoon of flour. Then, lightly mix the strawberries in the flour. This helps remove moisture and prevents the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
• Don’t Over-Mix The Batter: Make sure not to over-mix the muffin batter. Over-mixing often leads to more dense muffins, and you want them to be light and fluffy. Also, lightly fold in the strawberries.
• Use Ripe Bananas: It is important to use ripe spotty bananas for this recipe. Ripe bananas are the most sweet and will add the best flavor to these muffins.
• Use A Scoop: Use an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup to pour the batter into the muffin cups.
• How To Know When Muffins Are Done: You will know these muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
• Let Them Cool: Carefully remove the slightly cooled baked muffins from the muffin pan and place them on a wire rack. Then, let the muffins cool on the wire rack before enjoying them.

Variations

• Make More Muffins: This recipe makes 12-14 muffins. We have found that this is a great amount to have on hand at a time. However, if you need more muffins or want to make more for meal prep, you can double this recipe.
• Add Strawberries On Top: We recommend reserving 1/4 cup of the strawberries to add to the top of the muffins once they are in the muffin pan. It makes these muffins beautiful and shows off the strawberries once they are baked.
• Muffin Liners: You can lightly spray a silicone nonstick muffin pan with oil and pour the batter into the muffin pan. Or, you can place muffin liners in the muffin pan. We recommend using parchment paper liners because the muffins don’t stick to them as much.
• Add-Ins: You can mix some mini chocolate or white chocolate chips into the muffin batter for a burst of chocolate flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do Strawberry Banana Muffins Taste Like?

Strawberry banana muffins taste like banana bread in muffin form with the addition of sweet juicy strawberries. These muffins are light and fluffy. You taste both the bananas and strawberries in these delicious muffins.

How Long Do Strawberry Banana Muffins Last?

These muffins will last for a few days in an airtight container when stored at the counter at room temperature. Also, you can refrigerate them for 3-4 days or freeze them for later.

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?

No, this recipe is not intended to be made with frozen strawberries. Make sure to use fresh strawberries for this recipe. Frozen strawberries have too much excess moisture and may become mushy. Also, it is challenging to cut frozen strawberries into smaller pieces.

Are Banana Strawberry Muffins Healthy?

These banana strawberry muffins are lightened up and healthy. They are made with simple pantry staples and fresh fruit. There is no butter or oil in this recipe. We used 0-fat Greek yogurt and a splash of milk, instead. Also, the mashed bananas add sweetness and banana flavor to the muffins.

Can I Make Muffins Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make these strawberry banana muffins ahead of time. You can store them in an airtight container on the counter for a few days or in the refrigerator. Also, you can freeze them for a later time.

More Muffin Recipes To Try Next!

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• Healthy Banana Muffins
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• Banana Apple Muffins
• Chocolate Blueberry Muffins

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