Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins

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"A healthier version of a favorite breakfast treat! Bananas and strawberries lend a natural sweetness to these delicious and moist muffins."
Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 217 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 12 giant muffins

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; Stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. Spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. Cool before removing from the muffin tins.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by ashleyco 
Taking some advice from reviewers and working with what I had on hand I added 1/2 c oats... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by CaityCait 
I use this recipe so often to make banana bread. I omit the strawberries and replace the oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by yippee5 
Wow, how delightfully different and healthy! These make a great breakfast. I used canola oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by JOHNYZGRL528 
I thought this recipe was fantastic! Thanks Mimi! I usually have a hard time w/making baked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2005 by What a Dish! 
I had fun making these. Used mixed berry applesauce, and a little less sugar. I used frozen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2004 by KIMK1 
Fabulous! The best whole grain muffin I've tried. The first time I made them, I used fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
I was looking for a healthy muffin recipe and ran across this one. I decided to do a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by ginak 
Loved this recipe. I used olive oil instead of vegetable and also made regular size muffins.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by Caroline 
I cut the vegetable oil down to 2 tablespoons, and used 1/2 cup of brown sugar and large... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by IVANNAPETAPOOCH 
Did not like these at all. I thought the cinnamon overpowered the flavor of the strawberries.... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 212

  • Total Fat: 5.9g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 122mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4.2g

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