My Sugar Free Kitchen

  • About
  • By Category
  • Sugar Free Meal Ideas
  • Sugar Free Desserts
  • Sugar Free Baking
  • Sugar Free Snacks
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Apple Banana Muffins

    LAST UPDATED: December 12, 2022 | PUBLISHED: June 19, 2020 | BY: Kim | 2 Comments

    4.29 from 7 votes
    Jump to Recipe
    Apple Muffins - Pin 2

    These Apple Banana Muffins are soft, fluffy and light. No added sugar, loaded with fruits, 10 minutes of prep, and 22 minutes in the oven is all it takes to make these. Use any type of apples along with ripe bananas.

    a single apple muffin on a small plate

    Save This Recipe!

    Enter your email below and I'll send this recipe link straight to your inbox so you'll always have it handy!

    What Makes These Muffins Special

    • They are naturally sweetened using monkfruit sweetener and are Dairy Free
    • Minimal prep with just 10 minutes to bring the wet and dry ingredients together
    • All you need is two bowls and some spoons. No fancy equipment needed
    • Use any type of apples you like, you don't need to search for a special type of brand
    • Because they are made using oil, they are super moist, and stay moist, unlike other muffins that can dry out
    • You can jazz them up with your own spice combination: ground cinnamon, ground ginger, mixed spice, ground gloves, all spice, nutmeg to name a few.
    • They freeze well in case you don't want to eat them all at once.
    • They're not going to spike your sugar levels because they don;t have any refined sugars.

    Ingredients

    apple banana muffin ingredients

    Ingredient Notes

    • Monkfruit Sweetener: this is my preferred natural sweetener for this recipe, however you could also use Natvia Stevia which is another type of granulated sweetener. Just make sure the alternative sweetener you’re using measures like sugar.
    • Apples:  I used pink lady apples for this recipe.  They are crunchy, a little bit tart with a sweet aftertaste.  Any type of similar red apple will work.
    • Bananas: Don’t attempts to make this recipe with bananas that aren’t ripe or have any green bits on them. They will not be sweet enough. The riper the bananas the better, and the sweeter your muffins will taste.
    • Vanilla: Vanilla extra or vanilla bean extract will work.
    • Spice:  Ground Cinnamon can be used instead of ground ginger
    • Coconut Oil: vegetable oil can be substituted for coconut oil

    How To Make This Recipe

    Add the dry ingredients to a bowl (flour, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Use a spoon or whisk to thoroughly combine, ensuring any lumps are smoothed out

    mixing dry ingredients in a bowl

    In a separate bowl, prepare the wet ingredients. Mash the banana, grate the apple, and add to the bowl, along with the egg, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix together.

    mashing bananas and grating apples

    Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold through using a spatula. Its important not to overmix to dough as this will make the muffins tough. Mix until just combined.

    mixing wet ingredients into the dry ingredients

    Use two dessert spoons to spoon in the muffin batter to the muffin trays. I used silicone trays with a little spary oil to stop them sticking. I like to fill the muffins to ¾ full.

    muffin mixture spooned into muffin cases

    Cook muffins in a preheated oven for 22 minutes. (Full instructions included in recipe card). Let muffins cool in the tray for 5 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to come to room temperature.

    cooked muffins in solicone muffin trays

    Recipe Tips

    How To Stop Muffins 'Sweating' when they're stored

    Make sure muffins are at room temperature before storing in an air tight container. To avoid moisture, place a paper towel/absorbent paper on the bottom of the container, and a sheet in between also, if container takes 2 layers.

    Can 'green' apples be used?

    Yes they can, however as green apples are generally more tart, the muffins won't be as sweet so you may like to add an extra teaspoon or two of sweetener.

    How to stop grated apple going brown

    Squeeze a little lemon juice over it, if you;re apple starts to go brown. Alternatively you can just leave it if you'll soon be getting the muffins into the oven.

    Can I use chopped apple instead of grated apple?

    Yes. Definitely. Grated apple tends to disappear into the muffin, however if you want it more prominent, feel free to chop into small pieces. Or you can add some of both, 1 grated apple, and 1 chopped, or even the 2 grated apples and 1 chopped.

    TIP: Why not try using different varieties of apples for an even fruitier twist. As this recipe calls for 2 apples, you could use 2 different ones, or even 3 if you want it an extra hit of apple goodness.

    an apple muffin with a bite taken out

    More Healthy Sugar Free Sweets:

    • Banana Carrot Muffins
    • Chocolate Blueberry Muffins
    • Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Healthy Stewed Apples
    • Apple Rose Puff Pastry Tart
    • All Sugar Free Baking Recipes
    Apple Muffins - 19

    Apple Banana Muffins

    Kim MorrisKimKim
    Healthy and light sugar free apple ginger muffins, sweetened naturally with stevia.  Just 109 calories per serve, this is the perfect morning stack to have with your coffee!
    4.29 from 7 votes
    Print Save Saved!
    Course Dessert
    Servings 10 regular muffins
    Calories 109 kcal
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 22 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup monkfruit sweetener
    • 2 cups grated apple
    • 2 medium ripe bananas
    • 1 medium egg
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C, or 350 degrees F.
    • Using a large bowl, add 1 ½ cups plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger and ¾ cup monkfruit sweetener to a bowl and stir to combine
    • In a separate bowl, peel and mash 2 medium ripe bananas with a fork, then add 2 cups grated apple and mix together.
    • Whisk 1 medium egg separately in a small bowl and add to the bananas and apple mixture, stirring through. Then, add ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring through gently.
    • Transfer the apple and banana mixture to the flour bowl, and gently stir together until its just combined. Its important to not overstir the batter as it will make the muffins tough.
    • Using either a silicone muffin mold, or paper inserts into a metal muffin tin, spoon the muffin mixture evenly across 10 regular sized muffin cases, filling each one to about ⅔.
    • Baked for 22 minutes in oven at 180 degrees C, or 350 degrees F. To test if they are cooked, insert a cake skewer or toothpick into the centre. If it comes out clean, they are cooked.
    • Let muffins cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the muffin tray, then gently remove them and set on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
    • Once at room temperature, store in an air tight container. On the bench They’ll last for around 3 to 4 days. Alternatively you can freeze them for upto 2 months.

    Notes

    1. Monkfruit Sweetener: this is my preferred natural sweetener for this recipe, however you could also use Natvia Stevia which is another type of granulated sweetener. Just make sure the alternative sweetener you’re using measures like sugar.
    2. Apples:  I used pink lady apples for this recipe.  They are crunchy, a little bit tart with a sweet aftertaste.  Any type of similar red apple will work.
    3. Bananas: Don’t attempts to make this recipe with bananas that aren’t ripe or have any green bits on them. They will not be sweet enough. The riper the bananas the better, and the sweeter your muffins will taste.
    4. Vanilla: Vanilla extra or vanilla bean extract will work.
    5. Spice:  Ground Cinnamon can be used instead of ground ginger
    6. Coconut Oil: vegetable oil can be substituted for coconut oil
    Recipe FAQ's
    How To Stop Muffins 'Sweating' when they're stored
    Make sure muffins are at room temperature before storing in an air tight container. To avoid moisture, place a paper towel/absorbent paper on the bottom of the container, and a sheet in between also, if container takes 2 layers.
    Can 'green' apples be used?
    Yes they can, however as green apples are generally more tart, the muffins won't be as sweet so you may like to add an extra teaspoon or two of sweetener.
    How to stop grated apple going brown
    Squeeze a little lemon juice over it, if you;re apple starts to go brown. Alternatively you can just leave it if you'll soon be getting the muffins into the oven.
    Can I use chopped apple instead of grated apple?
    Yes. Definitely. Grated apple tends to disappear into the muffin, however if you want it more prominent, feel free to chop into small pieces. Or you can add some of both, 1 grated apple, and 1 chopped, or even the 2 grated apples and 1 chopped.
    TIP: Why not try using different varieties of apples for an even fruitier twist. As this recipe calls for 2 apples, you could use 2 different ones, or even 3 if you want it an extra hit of apple goodness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 11g

    Note: Sugars contained in this recipe are from naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables or other natural sweeteners. Calories have been calculated for your convenience using My Fitness Pal and are based on the ingredients listed in the recipe card.

    Wanna learn my secrets to maintaining a Sugar Free Lifestyle for the past 10 years?Get my FREE 5 Day email series where I'll show you how to master sensible snacking, how to create sugar free dessert truffles and how to make the perfect low calorie no sugar banana bread, plus more!

    More Recipes

    • 2 sliced thin air fried chicken breasts on a plate
      Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast
    • bite sized chicken pieces covered in low sugar general tso sauce
      Healthy General Tso Chicken
    • thai red chicken curry and vegetables in a bow with rice
      Slow Cooker Thai Red Curry
    • Chinese mongolian prawns in a bowl
      Mongolian Shrimp/Prawns
    • Facebook

    Comments

      4.29 from 7 votes (7 ratings without comment)

      ADD A COMMENT - Ask questions and let me know what you think! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Melanie says

      March 03, 2023 at 8:02 am

      Hi there, can this be done as a loaf/bread in one single pan?

      Reply
      • Kim says

        March 03, 2023 at 4:46 pm

        Yes this could be done in a loaf tin, however the cooking time would be different. I haven't tried making it in a loaf tin, but I'd suggest setting timer for 35 mins and then checking to see if its cooked in the centre by poking with a skewer.

        Reply
    Apple Muffins - Pin 2

    Hey I'm Kim

    I'm passionate about creating recipes that are lower in sugar and calories without compromising on taste or flavor! My areas of expertise are Dinners Under 500 Calories and Sugar Free Desserts!

    More About Me

    Don't miss out on my latest recipes!

    Subscribe

    Popular

    • fork digging into a bowl of cold kimchi salad noodles
      Cold Kimchi Noodle salad
    • featured image for dessert truffles
      6 Utterly Satisfying No Sugar Dessert Truffles
    • Moroccan Shepherds Pie - on a plate with a fork
      Beef Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potatoes
    • stewed cinnamon apples in a stone bowl
      Easy Stewed Cinnamon Apples (No Sugar)

    Sugar Free Desserts

    • coconut energy balls in a bowl
      4 Ingredient Coconut Protein Balls (100 Calories)
    • a stack of 3 date bars with nuts and chocolate on top
      Date Nut Bars
    • A single banana carrot muffin with a bite out
      Banana Carrot Muffins
    • low calorie bliss balls
      Low Calorie Energy Balls

    Footer

    Apple Muffins - Pin 2

    ^ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Amazon Disclosure

    Sugar Free Lifestyle

    • 5 Secrets to a Delicious Sugar Free Lifestyle
    • Clean eating Tips
    • Mindful Eating Tips

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About

    Copyright © 2024 My Sugar Free Kitchen

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    Thank you for the recipe. I made it and enjoyed eating it!
    My family loved this!
    This was good! I would definitely make it again!
    The instructions were clear, but I made a few adjustments to suit my taste.
    The flavors were incredible, and it turned out better than I expected.
    Thank you for sharing. This recipe was a hit and my family enjoyed it. Will make it again!

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.