healthy banana muffins recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while sugar is more affordable.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free, while all-purpose flour is cost-effective.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while cocoa powder is less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are healthier fats, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon; mix well.

In another bowl, slightly beat 3 large eggs.

Add 3/4 cup of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of honey to the beaten eggs; mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until well combined.

Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

Spoon the batter into a muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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