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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Blueberry Banana Muffins

    Published: Oct 16, 2020 · Modified: Jun 19, 2023 · by Renée B. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Closeup of blueberry muffins amid fall blueberry leaves. Pin text reads: Blueberry Banana Muffins | Easy Grab & Go Breakfast or Snack

    Moist and tender, these Blueberry Banana Muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries; plus they are naturally low in fat and added sugars! Great for grab-n-go breakfasts and easy snacks, they mix up in just minutes.

    Blueberry Banana Muffin recipe

    This delicious, dependable blueberry muffin recipe mixes up in just minutes. The muffins makes great snacks, freeze well, and are perfect for on-the-go snacking.

    What you might not notice is that they're healthy, too! Bananas and applesauce in the batter reduce the need for added sugars and take the place of added fats; making these moist, easy-to-make muffins naturally low in fat and high in flavor!

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    • Blueberry Banana Muffin Ingredients
    • How to Make these Muffins
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Top Tip
    • FAQ
    • Pairing
    • More Fresh Berry Recipes
    • Blueberry Banana Muffins

    Blueberry Banana Muffin Ingredients

    • Flour: Use all-purpose flour. (This recipe has not been tested using GF flour.)
    • Mashed bananas: You will need about 2 medium bananas. The bananas should be extremely ripe.
    • Chunky applesauce: The chunky applesauce leaves makes the texture of the muffins more moist and interesting.
    • Blueberries: Use fresh or frozen blueberries.
    • Demerara sugar: Demerara sugar is give baked goods that bakery-fresh sugar crunch on top, and a bit of sparkle as well.
    • Granulated sugar
    • Light brown sugar
    • Fresh lemon zest
    • Vanilla
    • Egg
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Cinnamon
    • Salt

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make these Muffins

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake papers and/or spray with baking spray.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

    Dry ingredients in a medium glass bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

    In a large bowl, stir bananas, sugar, egg, and applesauce until evenly mixed.

    Bananas, sugar, egg, and applesauce in a large glass mixing bowl.

    Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, mixing only no more dry flour is visible.

    Folding together wet and dry ingredients in large glass mixing bowl.

    The batter will be a little lumpy and about the same consistency as thick cake batter.

    Do not over mix.

    Batter in glass mixing bowl - is a little lumpy and about the same consistency as thick cake batter.

    Stir in blueberries.

    Blueberries atop batter, ready to be folded in.

    Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

    Overhead of muffin cups in tin, and bowl of batter with cookie scoop, ready to fill cups.

    Sprinkle the top of each muffin with about 1 teaspoon of Demerara sugar.

    Sprinkle the top of each muffin with about 1 teaspoon of Demerara sugar.

    Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

    Muffins after baking, still in muffin tin.

    Remove muffins from tin and allow to cool on wire rack.

    Variations

    Nutty Muffins: Add a half cup of chopped nuts to the batter when you add the blueberries. Toasted almonds are particularly good in these muffins.

    Equipment

    You can make these muffins in a regular muffin tin, either sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with paper muffins cups. However, my new favorite way to make any kind of muffins is in a silicone muffin pan!

    Silicone muffin pans are inexpensive and can be used over and over again. They are safe to use in the oven, microwave, and freezer, and are easy to clean and dish-washer safe. Their non-stick surface makes them an excellent choice for low-fat cooking, too.

    Top Tip

    Quick Bread Muffins

    Did you know that nearly any quick bread recipe can be made into muffins? To do this, simply mix up the batter as directed, fill a standard muffin tin, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes!

    Need more inspiration? Check our Zucchini-Banana Bread, Classic Banana Bread, and Old-fashioned Pumpkin Gingerbread recipes: these recipes all make delicious muffins as well!

    FAQ

    What is Demerara sugar?

    Demerara is a minimally-refined raw cane sugar with a large, rectangular grain; blond in color. It has a light flavor similar in flavor to brown sugar.

    Demerara sugar is especially great for sprinkling on top of baked goods to get that bakery-fresh sugar crunch on top. It gives baked goods bit of sparkle as well.

    muffins on counter amid fall blueberry leaves

    Pairing

    These blueberry-banana muffins make a delicious, hunger-quashing snack any time of day; or pair them some homemade egg bites or granola bars for an easy grab-and-go breakfast!

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    If you love blueberries, be sure to check out our Classic Fresh Blueberry Pie recipe! 

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    Blueberry Banana Muffin recipe
    5 from 5 votes

    Blueberry Banana Muffins

    These tender, delicious Blueberry Banana Muffins are naturally low in fat, high in flavor, and bursting with fresh blueberries! 
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    Course: Breakfast or Brunch, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time:10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time:18 minutes minutes
    Total Time:28 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Renee
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    Equipment

    • 1 Standard Muffin Tin
    • 1 Muffin Tin Liners

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    Dry Ingredients
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    Wet Ingredients
    • 10 ounces mashed bananas about 2 medium bananas; 1¼ cups
    • ⅓ cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • ⅓ cup chunky applesauce
    Berries & Topping
    • ⅔ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 3 tablespoons Demerara sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C.
      Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake papers and/or spray with baking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, stir bananas, sugar, egg, and applesauce until evenly mixed.
    • Using a spatula, fold the wet ingredient mixture into the dry mixture, mixing only no more dry flour is visible.
      The batter will be a little lumpy and about the same consistency as thick cake batter.
      Do not over mix.
    • Stir the blueberries into the batter.
    • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
      Sprinkle the top of each muffin with about 1 teaspoon of Demerara sugar.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
    • Remove muffins from tin and allow to cool on wire rack.

    Notes

    These muffins freeze well, so make a couple of batches to keep on hand for a fast, easy breakfast or snack.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 251mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 17g
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    Post Updated October 16, 2020 (Originally published January 11, 2014)

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    1. Amy says

      February 20, 2023 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      These blueberry muffins were so good! I love that they are healthier than most!!

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    2. Liz says

      February 20, 2023 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of lemon and blueberries and this recipe turned out great. They taste luxurious but are actually so much healthier for my kids that store bought muffins! We will definitely be making these again soon.

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      • Renée B. says

        February 20, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        My kids love them, too!

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    3. Mahy says

      February 20, 2023 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic muffins! Love the way they look, and how easy it is to make then. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Diana Reis says

      February 20, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      These are so easy and yummy. I love how my blueberries stay so evenly distributed in the batter so I get a blueberry in every bite.

      Reply
    5. Holley says

      February 20, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love this low fat recipe! These blueberry banana muffins are a winner!

      Reply
      • Renée B. says

        February 20, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        Glad you love it! It is a great flavor combo.

        Reply
    6. Judy Book says

      October 11, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Moist and delicious,the little taste of salt came through and made it wonderful, only problem, hard to stop at one. I used demmara sugar because that’s what I had in the house and gave that beautiful little crunch on the top

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 12, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        Oh, that's a great idea! I love that sugar crunch!

        Reply
    7. Jill says

      July 27, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Didn't have any applesauce so I ised crushed pineapple. Can't wait to see how they come out!

      Reply

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