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These nutritious Banana Wheat Germ Muffins are super healthy, delicious and a great way to use your overripe bananas. Wheat germ adds great taste and is so good for you too!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple to make with everyday ingredients.
- Packed with fiber and nutrients from wheat germ.
- Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey instead of tons of sugar. I have tons of recipes using ripe bananas you could try!
- Moist, tender, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Ready in under 30 minutes!
The Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: The base for a fluffy muffin.
- Wheat germ: Adds texture and nutritional benefits.
- Baking Soda & Baking Powder: Work together to help the muffins rise.
- Very ripe bananas: Since there’s very little additional sweetener in these muffins, using very ripe, naturally sweet bananas is imperative. The spottier, the better!
- Honey: We use honey (or agave) instead of granulated sugar in this recipe to naturally sweeten the muffins.
- Vegetable oil: Keeps the muffins tender.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a rich depth of flavor.
- Large egg: Binds the ingredients together.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add-Ins: Try adding some dark chocolate chips, dried fruit or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Sweetener: Feel free to use maple syrup instead of honey or agave to sweeten the muffins.
- Wheat Germ: If you don’t have wheat germ, feel free to substitute it with oat bran or whole wheat flour.
How to Make Banana Wheat Germ Muffins
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a bowl.
Step 2: In a standing mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the 3 bananas, honey or agave, oil, vanilla and egg. Beat until combined and bananas are mashed.
Step 3: Gently mix in the dry ingredients in 3 stages until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Step 4: Grease or line muffin cups or mini loaf pans and fill 3/4 full with the mixture.
Step 5: Place the slices of banana on top of each filled muffin cup or decoratively over the loaf pan.
Step 6: Bake 15 minutes for mini muffin cups, 20 for regular muffin cups or 25 minutes for mini loaf pans or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Muffins are so great to make each week to have on hand. We always have a batch on the counter or in the freezer. These banana wheat germ muffins are great to make ahead for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for longer storage. Just warm them up when you’re ready to enjoy! I’m also loving Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins, Spinach Cake Muffins, and Carrot Pineapple Muffins right now!
Tips and Tricks
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Don’t over-mix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
More Healthy Muffin Recipes
Next time you have a craving for a delicious banana muffin, try these! They’re packed with nutrients, easy to make and so delicious. Let me know what you think of this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below!
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Banana Wheat Germ Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 medium sized very ripe bananas, mashed, plus 1 banana sliced approx. 3/4 inch thick for topping
- 1/2 cup agave or honey
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a bowl.
- In a standing mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the 3 bananas, agave, oil, vanilla and egg. Beat until combined and bananas are mashed.
- Gently mix in the dry ingredients in 3 stages until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Grease or line muffin cups or mini loaf pans and fill 3/4 full with the mixture.
- Place the slices of banana on top of each filled muffin cup or decoratively over the loaf pan.
- Bake 15 minutes for mini muffin cups, 20 for regular muffin cups or 25 minutes for mini loaf pans or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Don’t over-mix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
So interesting, how much salt did you put in them and what kind did you use? I have made this recipe a dozen times.
The muffins have a lovely spongy consistency but unfortunately mine turned out much too salty! : ( Will omit the salt next time
WOW! These are soooo amazing!!! I added some raisins in there too and they really were astounding. Very moist, sweet and delicious! Can’t wait to take these to a playdate.
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These just came out of the oven and they rock! Another winner, C. I can’t believe how sweet and delicious they are with just 1/2 cup of honey and no butter!
you can find it at mothers market.
I am on the look out for organic wheat germ but can’t seem to find it locally. I tried TJ’s, WF, Sprouts, Henrys…but no one carries it. Any suggestions as to if/where it is sold?
My twins (13 months) love these, they ate 3 each as soon as they were cool enough, they could hardly wait the smell was driving them crazy!
I use whole wheat and regular in more of my recipes. This recipe contains regular. You need it so it can be light and airy since it has wheat germ in it.
wondering if you use wholegrain or regular flour? what do you use on most recipes?
Wow, these are delicious! I am a bit believer in wheat germ and am impressed that the recipe called for so much of it. Great recipe, and great recipes on your site. Thank you!
I just made these without the banana on top and added a little nutmeg. They are SOOO good. Thank you!
Loved the recipe- My 3 y/o loved helping me put it all together- and sharing the finished product with his baby brother (16mos)
Absolutely easy and yummy!
At .38 weeks prego I was looking for an easy healthy muffin and I made these. So delicious! Thx, Catherine!.
My granddaughter loved these muffins and I was wondering if other fruits could be substituted.(Berries or pineapple?) If so how much of each fruit would I need? Thank you.