Peanut Butter Banana Muffins With No Added Sugar

Looking for a healthier homemade muffin that still tastes soft, sweet, and satisfying? These naturally sweetened peanut butter banana muffins are simple to make, full of wholesome ingredients, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.

Made with bananas, Medjool dates, applesauce, and a touch of maple syrup, they come out moist and flavorful without using refined sugar. Best of all, the recipe comes together quickly with just a few easy steps.

Ingredients

• 3.5 oz unsweetened applesauce
• 4 Medjool dates
• 1 banana
• 1 cup whole wheat flour, sifted
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• Just under 1/4 cup pure date syrup
• Maple syrup, enough to bring the total amount of syrup to 1/4 cup

How to Make Them

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a muffin pan or line it with muffin liners.

In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, peanut butter, date syrup, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

In a separate container, blend the banana, dates, and water until mostly smooth. Add this mixture to the bowl and stir well to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined.

Divide the batter evenly into a muffin pan, filling about 12 muffin cups.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

These muffins are delicious served:

• Warm with coffee or tea
• As a healthier afternoon snack
• Packed into school lunches
• Topped with extra peanut butter or sliced banana

Soft, naturally sweet, and easy to make, these muffins are the kind of recipe you will want to keep on repeat.