My Dad used to make what I thought was one of the most delicious meals ever out of torn Ezekiel bread pieces, a sliced banana, and natural peanut butter all mixed up in a bowl together and drizzled with honey. Sweets were a rarity in our home so when he let me try this, I was thrilled because I felt like I was eating dessert. This was how I was introduced to the trifecta of banana, peanut butter and honey and I’ve been a fan ever since.
I first made these muffins in miniature form almost a year ago when I had a single overripe banana and wanted to use it in something before it started growing white stuff. (I’ll include that recipe too for those interested.) It was only natural for me to reach for the peanut butter and honey, and I was really pleased with the result. I’ve made many subsequent batches, adapting it on a larger scale to make the standard dozen since the small batch doesn’t last long enough to suit us.
This is a straightforward recipe, no fancy ingredients, naturally sweetened, and it’s all mashed and mixed together in one bowl using a single fork. The result is a moist and flavorful muffin with the perfect balance of banana, peanut butter and honey.
By the way, these healthy, low-sugar muffins are dog tested and approved! My Jessie is such a treat snob that when she approves something I’ve made, you can bet your pup will most likely dig it too. For doggies, you can bake them up in mini-muffin tins, depending on the dog’s size. Or just share yours, which is what I like to do. That way I feel justified when I reach for a second one, since I didn’t eat all of the first. :)
Honey Banana Peanut Butter Muffins
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3 medium overripe bananas
¾ cup peanut butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (for topping)
Preheat oven to 350. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with papers or spray with oil.
Peel bananas and place in a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork (you should have about 1 ¼ cups of mashed banana), then mix in the peanut butter with your fork until well blended. Next mix in the honey and once the mixture is uniform in color, stir in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Measure in the flour and baking soda, and stir with your fork just until mixed. The batter will be thick but try not to overwork it to get it mixed. It’s OK if a few lumps remain. Using an ice cream scoop, divide batter between muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle nuts in the middle of each muffin (nuts will spread out as the muffins bake). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean, and remove to cooling rack. Leave in tin for five minutes, then remove to cool completely.
Makes 12 muffins
Per muffin: 196 calories; 9 g fat; 26 g carbohydrates; 2.4 g fiber; 6 g protein; 5 Points Plus
Honey Banana Peanut Butter Bites
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1 medium overripe banana
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup buttermilk
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350. Grease 12 mini muffin cups.
Mash the banana in a medium bowl an stir in the peanut butter, honey, and buttermilk. Stir in the remaining ingredients just until moistened. Divide between muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 15 minutes (or until done) and remove to cooling rack. Leave in tin for five minutes, then remove to cool completely.
Makes 12 mini muffins.
Nutrition Info (per muffin): 66 calories; 3 g fat; 84 mg sodium; 77 mg potassium; 9 carb; 1 g fiber; 2 g protein; 2 Points Plus
Recipes by Veronica Miller
**Veronica’s note: to make these into vegan muffins, replace the honey with agave nectar, the buttermilk with non-dairy milk, and the baking soda with baking powder. I have done this and they are equally delicious, though I do prefer the honey flavor with banana and peanut butter.**
I might make those just for Haley and Roxy, since I feel bad leaving them for a week! :( They’re sooooo not used to that. First time having a doggie/house sitter!
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Looks yummy! Thanks again for a fast, simple, tasty treat.
Kathy
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Ah Veronica It must be the day for muffin posts! I just posted one too, I think I may have to try this too, I’m a recent mufifn convert I guess! Homemade ones have made all the difference!
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I love that I can share these with my dog! Oh, and that the ingredients are all so simple. :) I don’t tend to have sweets around the house because I will scarf them all up, but will definitely make these sometime this summer!
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Excellent! If the dog likes them they MUST be good! Love the PB in them, yummers!
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I love the combo of peanut butter and banana, this all sounds good to me!
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Mmm, peanut butter, banana, and honey is definitely a yummy combo! They look like fantastic muffins, Veronica!
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Mmm, what a fantastic flavor combo for a muffin. They sound delish. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog till tomorrow night and I’d love it if you’d come by and link your muffins up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/06/sweets-for-saturday-20.html
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Just made these muffins! It tastes divine! Can’t wait to feed them to my friends :)
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Yay, glad you like them! Thanks for the feedback. :)
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I was assigned your blog for SCR. My husband loved these. Thanks!
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Aw, thanks for letting me know! I’m just starting to get around to the blogs-I’ll be there soon to see them!
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