Morning Boost: Fluffy Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins for a Healthy Start

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3

   In a separate medium-sized bowl, mash the very ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the plain Greek yogurt, egg, maple syrup (or honey), neutral oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. 4

   Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold until just combined and no dry streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
5. 5

   If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. 7

   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-18 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. 8

   Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.