Kids-Friendly Banana Apple Muffins (No Added Sugar)

Our 3 year old doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth yet, but these banana apple muffins are a huge hit! Maybe it’s the small size, maybe it’s the fun of peeling off the paper liner—whatever the reason, she loves baking and eating them with me. We eat a lot of bananas in our house, but sometimes we end up with a few that go brown before we can use them. And when that happens, my daughter knows exactly what’s next: we get to bake her favorite banana muffins!

This recipe for refined sugar free banana apple muffins is perfect for kids and toddlers. The muffins are soft, naturally sweet, and made with just one bowl (minimal clean-up, yay!). They’re super quick to whip up, and kids can easily help with the mixing—even the little ones.

Why you’ll love these banana muffins for kids

• Quick and easy—ready in about 30 minutes
• Naturally sweetened with fruit and a little honey
• No refined sugar, perfect for toddlers and little kids
• Great recipe for kids to help make<
• Freezer-friendly and great for lunchboxes or snacks

Ingredients for banana apple muffins

• Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. The more brown spots, the better. Overripe bananas add natural moisture and flavor to the muffins.
• Apple: Grated or finely chopped apple adds extra moisture and a mild, fruity sweetness. You can use any variety you have on hand.
• Egg: Helps the muffins hold their shape and rise properly.
• Coconut oil: Adds richness. You can substitute with any flavorless vegetable oil.
• Honey: A touch of honey enhances the sweetness. If you’re baking for babies under 1 year, swap honey for mashed dates instead.
• Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and flavor. Recommended to add this.
• All-purpose flour: Gives the muffins structure. A gluten-free flour like almond flour can be used, but expect a denser result.
• Baking powder: The leavening agent that makes the muffins rise.

Common questions about these muffins

Can I leave out the apple?
Yes, but the apple adds extra moisture. Without it, the muffins will be a bit more dry.

Can I bake this as a single cake instead of muffins?
No, this batter is meant for muffins only and won’t bake evenly as a whole cake.

Can I freeze these banana muffins?
Yes! These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely before freezing, and thaw at room temperature or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.

Recipe

Refined Sugar Free Banana Apple Muffins

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Delicious, moist muffins, perfect for even the youngest bakers. These muffins freeze well and are the perfect healthy snack on the go.

Time: 30 minutes mins

Difficulty: Beginner

Yield: 10 muffins

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Ingredients

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• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 apple
• 1 egg
• 1/2 dl coconut oil (melted)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 200 g flour
• 2 tsp baking powder

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Instructions

• Mash the bananas in a big bowl. Rinse and grate the apple and add it to the bowl.
  3 ripe bananas, 1 apple
• Add egg, coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Whisk everything together until there are only small lumps left.
  1 egg, 1/2 dl coconut oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla
• Add flour and baking powder. Stir calmly until just incorporated, do not overmix.
  200 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder
• Share the batter between 10 muffin liners, filling them 3/4. Bake the muffins at 180 °C (356 °F) for 12-14 minutes. Do the toothpick test - the muffins are ready when there's no batter clinging to a toothpick stuck in the middle of a muffin.
• Let the muffins cool completely on a baking rack.

Notes

Freezing: These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.

Shelf life: These muffins stay good for 2 days if stored in a plastic container on the countertop.

Gluten free version: Substitute gluten free flour or almond flour instead of wheat flour for a gluten free muffin. Note that they will rise less and give a more dense muffin.

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