Healthy Pecan Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Muffins

Healthy Pecan Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Muffins 🍌🥜

Moist, protein-packed muffins sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and studded with crunchy pecans—perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack!

🍽️ Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (180g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose/GF blend)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (~1 ½ cups)

• ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)

• ¼ cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup

• 1 large egg, room temp

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (or olive oil)

Mix-Ins:

• ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)

• Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, vanilla, and oil until smooth.

4. Bake:

   • Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined (don’t overmix). Gently stir in pecans.

   • Divide batter into muffin cups (fill ¾ full). Top with extra pecans.

   • Bake 18-22 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Cool & Serve:

   • Let cool in the pan for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Extra protein? Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (reduce flour by 2 tbsp).
✅ No honey? Use mashed dates or applesauce for sweetness.
✅ Storage: Keep in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.

Why You’ll Love These

✨ No refined sugar—naturally sweetened with bananas and honey.
✨ Greek yogurt adds protein and keeps them moist.
✨ Pecans give a satisfying crunch + healthy fats.

Perfect with coffee or as a post-workout snack! ☕💪

Variation: Swap pecans for walnuts or dark chocolate chips! 😋