Eggless banana muffins

Eggless Banana Muffins

By Swasthi on July 5, 2023, Comments, Jump to Recipe

These Eggless Banana Muffins are a healthy, delicious and easy breakfast! Packed with sweet & spicy flavors these are perfect for banana lovers. You will love having these Eggless Banana Muffins on hand so you get to enjoy them instantly anytime! Made with ripe bananas, wheat flour, butter or oil, cinnamon and Choco chips these come together under 30 mins.

Eggless Banana Muffins with wheat flour

About Eggless Banana Muffins

Eggless Banana Muffins turn out moist, tender, soft and have a lovely banana cinnamon flavor with just the right amount of choco chips. What do you do with all the overripe bananas? I hate to thrash them so they get a chance to flavor up our cakes, muffins, cupcakes and sometimes they end up in a halwa.

These banana muffins are a perfect way to use up overripe bananas. You can use whole wheat flour for a healthier option or all-purpose for a lighter crumb. Alternately use equal amounts of wheat flour and all-purpose flour or only white wheat flour.

We love the buttery flavor in these eggless banana muffins. However to make them vegan you may use any neutral oil. I have made these a few times with coconut oil and they turn out just as good.

Spice them up the way you like. We love the banana and cinnamon combo so that’s what I used. For more intense flavors you can use various spices like ground nutmeg or cloves like the way we use in fruit cakes.

For the toppings I went ahead with mini Choco chips. You can substitute them with raisins or chopped walnuts and that will also add some protein to the banana muffins.

This recipe can be halved to make 6 muffins.

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How to make Eggless Banana Muffins (Stepwise Photos)

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C or 350 F for at least 15 to 20 mins. Mash 2 large or 3 medium ripe bananas in a bowl. I used 2 large ones and it came up to 1 cup mash. You can also add a little more, about ¼ cup if you have.

Mash ripe bananas for muffins

2. Add ½ cup sugar. You can also use 2 tbsps more if you have a sweet tooth. The organic fine sugar I use is lower in sweet so I use ¾ cup. Add ¼ cup + 2 tbsps water (about 6 tbsps). If using whole wheat flour pour half cup water.

add sugar and water

3. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.

making batter for eggless banana muffins

4. Add ½ cup melted butter or 1/3 cup oil. This time I have used melted butter. I had made these earlier with coconut oil and felt they were very good. I melted butter in a pan and used.

add melted butter

5. Add 2 tsps lemon or lime juice.

add lime juice to eggless banana muffin batter

6. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.

add vanilla extract

7. Mix everything well.

mix all wet ingredients for eggless banana muffins

Make batter

8. You can sieve flour, soda and salt to a separate bowl. But I have directly sieved all the three ingredients after mixing well. To the sieve add 2 cups flour (240 grams), ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix gently with a spoon.

sieve flour, soda and salt to a separate bowl

9. Sieve only half of the dry ingredients. Incorporate with the liquid ingredients with a spatula or a whisk.

mix wet and dry

10. Sieve the other half of the flour too.

Sieve the flour

11. Mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

Mix

12. The batter must be lump free and uniform. You can add walnuts and choco chips, I did not add any. The batter will be thick. For consistency you may check the video.

The batter must be lump free

13. Scoop off the batter equally to muffin cups. You will be able to make about 9 large or 12 medium sized muffins.

Scoop off the batter

14. I sprinkled some choco chips on top. You can also sprinkle some chopped walnuts or raisins.

sprinkled choco chips on eggless banana muffin batter

Bake Eggless Banana Muffins

15. Bake for 20 mins if making medium sized muffins. 23 mins if making large ones. I baked for 20 mins. A tester inserted comes out clean or with dry crumbs when they are fully baked. Adjust the timing as required since every oven is different. If the muffins are under baked bake them a little longer.

Baked muffins in pan

Cool the eggless banana muffins on a wire rack. Serve warm with milk, tea or coffee.

eggless banana muffins recipe

Pro tips

Bananas: Use overripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. The ripe fruit apart from providing the required sweetness they also add some moisture to the muffins. You can add ¼ cup more mashed bananas, adding a lot more will alter the baking time.

Sugar: I have used organic fine sugar. It is slightly less sweeter. If using regular sugar (not organic) you can cut down the quantity. Sugar apart from adding sweetness also provides moisture to the muffins, if you reduce a lot of sugar the muffins will turn out dense and dry. However you can reduce by 2 tbsps.

Flour: Before measuring the flour, fluff it up in the jar or pack with a fork. Then spoon it to the measuring cup. Level the cup with a straight knife or a spoon. This way you will measure the right quantity.

Liquid: I prefer to use water for lighter muffins. You can use milk too if you want.

Eggless banana muffins

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Faqs

Why are my banana muffins dry?

Over mixing the batter can cause the banana muffins to dry out. Ensure you combine the wet and the dry ingredients just until well combined with a whisk or spatula. Do not beat or over mix. Also reducing a lot of sugar and fats can make them dry.

Can I add more bananas to the muffin batter?

No. Adding a lot of banana mash can leave the batter uncooked. This also makes your banana muffins heavy and wet in the center. So use only the amount mentioned in the recipe.

Can I skip baking soda in the banana muffin recipe?

No. Baking soda is a leavening agent that produces carbon dioxide when it gets activated, allowing the muffins to rise and become light and fluffy. Baking soda is required in this recipe and if you skip it the muffins will turn out dense.

Recipe Card

eggless banana muffins

Eggless Banana Muffins Recipe

Delicious, simple and quick to make banana muffins made with whole wheat flour & without eggs. These muffins make a very good snack or breakfast along with a cup of milk or tea. 
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings12 medium muffins
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup mashed bananas (2 large ripe bananas or 3 medium)
  • ½ cup organic sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cup water (½ cup if using wheat flour)
  • ½ cup melted butter or â…“ cup oil (any neutral oil)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or wheat flour)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, use true cinnamon)
  • ¼ to ½ cup mini choco chips or walnuts or raisins


Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C or 350 F for at least 15 to 20 mins. If using an OTG, heat it with both (top & bottom) heating elements ON.
  • Place muffin liners in a muffin tray.
  • Mash ripe bananas very well with a masher or a fork.
  • Add it to a mixing bowl along with sugar and water. Mix until sugar dissolves completely.
  • Pour melted butter or oil, vanilla and lemon juice. Stir everything well.
  • Place a sieve over the mixing bowl. Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon to the sieve. Mix gently with a spoon.
  • Sieve half of the flour to the liquid ingredients.
  • Gently mix and sieve the rest of the flour.
  • Mix everything well until just combined. Do not over mix the batter. This will make the muffins tough. For consistency of the batter, take a look at the video or step-by-step pictures.
  • Scoop off small amounts of batter with a ladle or a ice cream scoop to all the liners.
  • Top them with choco chips or chopped walnuts.

Baking banana muffins

  • Place the muffin tray in the middle rack.
  • Bake them exactly for 20 mins or until a tester inserted comes out clean or with tiny crumbs. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. You may need to bake a little longer.
  • When they are completely baked, a tester inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. If you see the inside is under baked, bake them a little longer.
  • Cool eggless banana muffins on a wire rack and serve warm with milk or tea.


Notes

  • Flour: You can use wheat flour, all-purpose flour or white wheat flour. Wheat flour imparts a slightly nutty flavor to the banana muffins. For a tender crumb use all-purpose flour. You can also use a combination of wheat and all-purpose flour.
  • Water: The quantity of  water to use depends on the flour used. Wheat flour requires more water, up to 1/2 cup. Pour the extra water while you mix the batter.
  • Spices: I prefer to use ground cinnamon. You can also skip it or use a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Sugar: If you reduce a lot of sugar it will affect the texture of the banana muffins.
  • Fats: Butter will impart a nice buttery flavor. However you can easily substitute it with oil. I have tried this with coconut oil and it works as good.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Eggless Banana Muffins Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 220mg10%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post is from the Archives. First published in July 2017. Updated and republished in November 2021.

Eggless Banana Muffins

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Hi..
I tried your recipe for banana choco chips muffins… I made with wheat flour and followed the exact recipe… the taste is bang on… loved it.. only prob I face was the muffins were getting stuck to the liners… can u guide me what went wrong??
Thanks

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Baking powder is not required in this recipe?

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My daughter is allergic to eggs so we’ve tried lots of egg free recipes and this is by far the best muffin recipe we’ve found! Not crumbly but also not stodgy. She requested more once we finished the first batch!

I just have regular sugar not organic so I used a heaping 1/4 cup and that was a good sweetness level for us.

Hi Swasthi,

I made these muffins today for my 19 month old toddler and he loved it!! I replaced the sugar with dates paste. There was no difference in taste! It was absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot for this recipe. 🙂

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Hello Swasthi,
I tried muffins for the very 1st time n that too with whole wheat flour… Just loved it my 5 yrs old loved it the most . Thank you for the too good recipe 😌 💕

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I used organic coconut sugar and light olive oil and these turned out SO good! My son is allergic to eggs and this will now be my go-to recipe. Most have been too doughy and these are perfect!

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Can I use brown sugar? If so, how mu h and will anything else need alrering?

Do you bake the muffins too with both bottom and top heating elements

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Hi swasthi, how many days these cupcakes stays good? I want to pack these for my kids snack box,can you suggest how to store them.

I made this with all purpose flour and almonds. I removed the cinnamon, because I’m not a fan. It was great, thank you.

Hi… Can I use jaggery powder instead of sugar… Please mention the quantity of jaggery

Hi…. I have made this with jaggery but its not at all sweet…. I have used 1/2 cup of jaggery… Can you please help what I should do with this sweetless muffin

Thank you for your reply… I have tried.. Taste was awesome

Hi… I am planning to buy meat mincer… Can u suggest the brand in India

Hi, thank you for sharing the recipe. I am about to try it, however, I would like to bring to your attention that, although you mention vanilla essence in the instruction it is not on the ,ist of ingredients. I will let you know how mine turn out.

Hi. Thanks for sharing this recipe. When you say White wheat flour, do you mean all purpose flour/maida? Or should we use the just regular whole wheat atta? And if using whole wheat atta, we need to use 1/2 cup water instead of 1/4 cup?

Thanks,
Pooja

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I made these muffins with two substitutions out of dietary necessity; Bob’s 1:1 gluten free flour, and ghee.
Bake time a little longer.
They were delicious! We warmed them up each time.
We thought they were a bit too sweet (personal taste) so I’ll cut back on the sugar next time but this recipe goes into the definite repeat file!

Thank you!
Karen

Don’t know how much flour to use

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I tried this recipe, muffins came out very tasty and soft. I have tried many recipes posted by you. All are good. Thanks for sharing them.

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Hi, Thanks for the detailed recipe. Recipe was really helpful, it came out perfect for me.

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Came out perfect for the first time after years of failing…

2 cups of flour seemed to thicken my batter. Can I try with 1.5 cups?

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Hi, Thanks for the detailed recipe. Recipe was really helpful, it came out perfect for me.

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This recipe was amazing! Mine needed about 25 minutes to cook but they were so soft. I didn’t have any vanilla extract so I used instant coffee with a little water to make a liquid and then added that. I also reduced the sugar to 1/3 cup and it was still very good!

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I made these muffins in exact proportion on a mini muffin tray and they came out excellent. I’ll make them again!

Thanks so much for a great recipe!