Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 36 Photos

Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins

By: MIMI28 
"A healthier version of a favorite breakfast treat! Bananas and strawberries lend a natural sweetness to these delicious and moist muffins."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (338)

15,847 Saves

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 12 giant muffins
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by ashleyco   view full review
Taking some advice from reviewers and working with what I had on hand I added 1/2 c oats...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by CaityCait   view full review
I use this recipe so often to make banana bread. I omit the strawberries and replace the oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by yippee5   view full review
Wow, how delightfully different and healthy! These make a great breakfast. I used canola oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by JOHNYZGRL528   view full review
I thought this recipe was fantastic! Thanks Mimi! I usually have a hard time w/making baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2004 by KimEats   view full review
Fabulous! The best whole grain muffin I've tried. The first time I made them, I used fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by Caroline   view full review
I cut the vegetable oil down to 2 tablespoons, and used 1/2 cup of brown sugar and large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by CoOkInGnUt Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These was really good in flavor but sadly i could not give it 5 stars because the frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I was looking for a healthy muffin recipe and ran across this one. I decided to do a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2005 by What a Dish!   view full review
I had fun making these. Used mixed berry applesauce, and a little less sugar. I used frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by ginak   view full review
Loved this recipe. I used olive oil instead of vegetable and also made regular size muffins....

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

New
Play Video Play Video
Making Blueberry Muffins

See how to make simple, delicious blueberry muffins.

Play Video Play Video
BBQ Pork-Stuffed Corn Muffins

Watch how to make baked corn muffins stuffed with leftover BBQ pork.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States