Skinny whole wheat blueberry banana muffins – These healthy muffins are baked to perfection using Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, honey for sweetness and the perfect blend of bananas and blueberries. Fresh and tasty.
It’s that time of year and the world falls in love. Every thing seems to say…..”Healthy. Less Sugar. Cut back.” Less fat.I know you’ve heard it too. It’s been bellowing in my ears since I couldn’t make myself stop eating gobbles of chocolate crinkles and coconut roasted almonds. Well the later could be considered pretty healthy…until you eat 6 handfuls at a time. Then….not so much.
With these whole wheat muffins you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for deliciousness. Yogurt creates the perfect moist muffin that you crave. Instead of being overloaded with sugar they’re sweetened from the nature of the fruit and a bit of honey.
My hubby who is anti-whole wheat (unfortunately), grabbed 2 of these for work the one day. I quizzed him later on how he liked them. He had no idea they were made with whole wheat and no sugar! That’s how deceiving and amazing these muffins are!
If I can fool my hubby with these healthy muffins you know you’ll want to try them. You just may never go back to ‘real’ muffins again. And same goes for me!
Here’s to a healthy NEW YEAR with lots less sugar and calories!
Thanks for being here friends! What are your New Year’s resolutions or goals??? I’d love to hear.
Til we meet and eat again,
Tools for the job:
- 8 ounces Greek yogurt, plain or blueberry
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup frozen blueberries
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix together the Greek yogurt and honey until thoroughly combined. Mix in eggs, vanilla and banana. Scrape down sides of bowl and mix until combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until there are no dry patches remaining. Stir in frozen blueberries.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large cookie scoop, scoop batter in greased or paper lined muffin pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These skinny muffins look perfect, Melanie! I love that you used whole wheat flour in these cuties. Healthier and full of flavor sounds incredible!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
These muffins are so pretty for being on the healthier side of things! I absolutely love how soft and fluffy they look inside. Perfect. 🙂 Pinned!
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
I am ALL about healthier eats – so I simply adore these muffins, Melanie! I bet that yogurt made these extra decadent and I see you gave me the go-ahead to eat “6 handfuls at a time”!!! Thanks! 🙂
Happy Wednesday xxs
Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Yum! It’s important that health recipes are still delicious!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These look so incredibly moist! I use whole wheat flour in pretty much everything, so my hubby has no choice! Lol.
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I love that your hubby didn’t even know they were healthy! That’s the mark of true success. They look amazing!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Well I ate a bowl of ice cream last night after dinner, so “less sugar” clearly isn’t going on in my home! Ha! I love this skinny whole wheat muffins. Banana muffins are one of my favorite because they’re always so velvety and moist.
Lori says
Now my only problem, just eat 2 of them!
Amanda says
I love all the healthy swaps in these muffins, delicious!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Happy New Year! I didn’t make any personal resolutions (because they are just doomed to fail), but I made lots of kitchen resolutions…more like goals. Cooking more healthy food was definitely at the top of that list, so these muffins are totally up my alley! They look so moist and delicious. Love putting Greek yogurt in muffins!
June Burns says
Those look awesome! Love how healthy they are 🙂
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Dang, I’d love a few of these for tomorrow morning! Yum!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
These look delicious and I totally would be the one either 6 because they are healthy!
Rina @ I Thee Cook says
I am all about the skinny this month! Great recipe thanks for sharing!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Yum! I could always use a healthier recipe in my life, especially this time of year. These look amazing 🙂
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
skinny means I can have three in a row, right? RIGHT.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
These are pretty much dream come true muffins, I absolutely adore them!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Skinny muffins that are husband approved sound perfect to me! Love the blueberry and banana combo, they look so soft and delicious!
Joanne says
I love that you tricked your husband into falling for these. It always makes me so happy when I can successfully do that!
Melanie says
I know. It’s the Best, right?
Mary Frances says
I’m with you 100% on those candied nuts. I get an entire’s day worth of healthy fats in a matter of five minutes. I’ll take these muffins everrrrryday! Whole wheat and blueberry works so well, as do grab and go muffins. I’ve made two kinds already this week and am gladly adding these to the rotation! Pinned!
Melanie says
Thanks for pinning Mary Frances. Glad you stopped by. You must really love muffins. I’ll have to come check them out on the blog soon. 🙂
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love how you are taking something that can be riddled with fat and made it healthier for you. Looks good!
CouponGal (Andi) says
and even us GF gals can do it too – just use brown rice flour instead of whole wheat! 😀
Melanie says
Great suggestion Andi! Thanks. Let us know if you try it.
Karly says
My kids would go crazy for these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Carissa says
These are lush 🙂
Made them without blueberries as most of my family hate them but added some cinnamon and will add dark choc chips next time. It’s hard to believe no added sugar other than honey and no butter at all.
Melanie says
Thanks Carissa! I appreciate the feedback. It’s always nice for people who want to make a recipe but are hesitant without any reviews posted. Thanks for being the first!
Hope you come back again.
Have a beautiful weekend!
Alex says
I’ve just finished baking those, and let me assure you – this is one truly golden recipe! They are tasty, they are healthy and they look just great! I added a dash of cinnamon, as I am a big fan of it – delicious!
Melanie says
Thanks for the feedback Alex! Glad you enjoyed them!
Rosemary Hand says
sounds great!!! Thank you☺️would you know how many calories?
Melanie says
I do not calculate calories for the recipes. I just don’t have the time right now. Be sure to check out many of the calorie calculator tools online to help you out! Or according to Yummly 110 calories each. Check it out here.