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Banana Granola Muffins

Give homemade muffins a delicious upgrade with this Banana Granola Muffin recipe! The addition of crunchy granola adds texture and a boost of nutrition, while the bananas make these muffins soft and fluffy on the inside and packed with healthy benefits.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (unsalted) - 1 stick
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup ripe, mashed banana (2-3 bananas)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granola - split into ½ portions

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 12 cup muffin pan by lining with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. In a second, medium size bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, mashed bananas and sour cream mixing until well blended. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently mix in wet ingredients into dry until just blended. Stir in ½ cup of granola being careful not over stir.
  • Using a scoop or large spoon, evenly divide the batter between the muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining granola on top of each muffin. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in to middle of muffin comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations:
    • You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for more protein.
    • Go wild and add chocolate chips to the batter for sweetness!
    • You can substitute applesauce or sweet potatoes for bananas if you like.
How To Save:
  • In an airtight container, you can store completely cooled muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days.
How To Freeze: 
  • You can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw before enjoying or reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg