These Vegan Banana Bread Muffins are so moist, hearty, and delicious! Seriously one of our fave muffins, vegan or not.
I had overripe bananas in the fruit basket, my toddler was ready to start whisking, aaaand, shoot. No eggs. So I came up with these vegan banana bread muffins, and the whole family was super-pleased with the result.
My favorite substitute for eggs, thus far, is flaxseed meal. Flaxseeds are known for their health benefits – specifically being high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. While I often use flaxseed meal in my smoothies, I only recently started using them as a substitute for eggs. For each egg you replace, just mix one tablespoon flaxseed meal with three tablespoons water, and let it sit for about five minutes. That’s it!
This recipe uses the flaxseed egg replacer, plus a large amount of mashed bananas, plus a little vegetable oil, PLUS applesauce. And, yes, the end result is far from dry. Or tough. Or cardboard.
Are these muffins light as air? No, no they’re not. They’re pretty dense and super moist, just like banana bread is supposed to be – they remind me of my favorite super-banana-y banana bread recipe, but in muffin form. And instead of drying out as some muffins do after a day or two, they get even more moist.
And you know what else? I truly believe that if you don’t tell anyone these are vegan banana muffins, they’ll never know. Vegan baking for the win!
Super-Moist Vegan Banana Bread Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flax meal + 6 tablespoons water (plus 2 teaspoons flax meal for sprinkling over the top of muffins if desired)
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour (can substitute all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup standard-size muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable shortening.
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons flax meal and 6 tablespoons water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and flax/water combination.
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir just until the ingredients are incorporated. Batter will be thick.
- Divide batter between 12 muffin cups. If you prefer larger muffins with big, domed crowns, divide the batter between 9 muffin cups instead of all 12.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons flax meal over the tops.
- Bake for 18 – 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and place tin on a rack to cool for about five minutes. Transfer individual muffins to a wire rack to let cool completely.
- These muffins keep for 3 – 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze in a zipper bag.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
Thanks so much for this vegan banana muffin recipe. I’ve been making them every week so far, for 3 months. My daughter and her teenage daughter are vegan and In love with them. They grab one for breakfast every morning on their way out to school and work. Even her non vegan daughter loves them. Great job!
Thanks so much for your comment, Diane! Love that these are a hit. Happy holidays!
Made them tonight, had no applesauce substitute pumpkin purée, used gluten free flour & garbanzo bean flour, added gluten free chocolate chips. They are good!
Thank you for sharing! Glad you liked them! 🙂
I just made these today for the first time. I had a bunch of bananas I needed to use and I wanted muffins instead of bread. I made two substitutions due to what I had in the pantry. No applesauce, so I pureed some fresh pineapple I had. Also, I had received a free sample of coconut “flour.” I decided to try it instead of the all purpose. Fresh out of the oven, they are amazing. I wonder if the coconut and banana flavor will intensify over the next day or so. I would 100% make these again anytime (following the recipe as is given I don’t have more coconut flour).
This is my go to, all time favourite banana muffin recipe. I follow it exactly but usually add cinnamon and nutmeg and chocolate chips. And i always double it and freeze the leftover muffins.
These are the best! I have tried many and had favorite vegan banana bread recipes, but this one tastes the best!
Super moist, really nice! I was able to make 16 regular sized muffins and paired well with my smoothie for lunch!
These were amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe. I substituted 1/3 c honey and added more banana in place of the brown sugar and applesauce. Amazing!