Fitness / March 6, 2024

Apple Banana Muffins

These Apple Banana Muffins are the perfect mash up of two fruits! Full of natural sweetness, a hint of spice, and easily made gluten free!

two Apple Banana Muffins stacked on top of each other

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I mean, banana muffins with chocolate chips are good and all but have you tried APPLES?

I know, it seems like kind of a strange thing to have two very different fruits in a muffin but just trust me on this okay?

If you were a fan of the applesauce muffins or my paleo banana nut muffins then you are going to love this little mash-up!

Why you will LOVE This Recipe

If you are not a stranger to the blog, you’ll know that I LOVE muffins. They’re great for breakfast or a healthy snack any time of day and there’s so many ways to mix things up! I love baking up a pan of blackberry muffins or some healthy oat bran muffins so naturally, I keep developing muffin recipes because you can NEVER have enough! Today I have for you a banana apple muffin recipe and let me tell you, bananas and apples paired together have never tasted better! These muffins are perfectly tender, so flavorful, and are made with a natural sweetener, making them a healthy choice. You can also come check out our healthy gluten-free gingerbread muffins for more muffin ideas. You and your crew are going to love them!

several Apple Banana Muffins in a muffin baking pan

Muffins Storage

You’ve done it- wasn’t that SO easy?! Now it’s time to gobble up your apple banana muffins, but if you happen to have any left over, you can store them for easy breakfasts and snacks in the days and weeks to come! For fridge storage, place the muffins into an airtight container and they will last in the fridge for up to 1 week. For the freezer, you can either individually wrap the muffins in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer bag and they will last for up to 3 months!

Healthy Banana Apple Muffins FAQ

Why are my Muffins flat?

The secret to domed muffins is starting to bake them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then reducing the heat a bit to finish the bake time. Don’t skip this step! Also, you will want to make sure you don’t overmix the batter, as it would bring too much air into it, causing the muffins to fall flat.

Can I use Gluten Free Flour?

Absolutely! Just make sure that you use a 1:1 gluten free flour so that the measurements are the same! If you enjoy treats that are gluten free come see our gluten free cupcakes.

What Kind of Apples Should I use?

This recipe would probably turn out great with any kind of apples. I used Fuji apples and they turned out fantastic!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings Muffins

Calories 193

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup All purpose or GF 1:1 flour (206g)
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 Cups Ripe banana, mashed (342g)
1/2 Cup Avocado oil (or any neutral flavored oil)
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Honey
1 Tbsp Vanilla
2 Cups Chopped apples (about 1 large apple – I used fuji)

Instructions

Pre heat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk all the remaining ingredients except the apples.
Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients JUST until combined – don’t over-mix. Gently fold in the apples.
Spoon into the muffin cavities – they will be quite full.
Bake for 5 mins. Then, lower the heat to 375 degrees and bake for 12-14 mins, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool COMPLETELY in the pan and then DEVOUR!