Banana Walnut Greek Yogurt Muffins

This recipe for Banana Walnut Greek Yogurt Muffins is irresistible warm from the oven. They are naturally sweetened and topped with toasted walnuts. We use a quick, homemade gluten free oat flour which makes these healthy banana muffins flourless.

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greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden board

We love healthy muffins as a quick breakfast or filling snack. Check out these popular Carrot Date Muffins or this recipe for Pumpkin Muffins. Or browse all of our yummy Muffin Recipes.

This delightful Greek yogurt banana muffins recipe hit all the marks. A subtle sweetness from natural sources like pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, and of course the deliciousness of the ripe, mashed bananas. Greek yogurt helps to make them soft and pillowy and obviously walnuts for the crunch factor.

Perfecto!

greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden board

Ingredients You Will Need:

All of these ingredients are pretty common pantry items.

  • oats – certified gluten-free for those with allergies
  • Greek yogurt
  • bananas – ripe as possible
  • eggs
  • milk
  • coconut sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • walnuts

The only thing you need to prepare beforehand with these healthy banana muffins is to have super ripe bananas. Considering this recipe is lower in sugar than others, you need the added sweetness from the ripe bananas.

Look at these beauties!

two very ripe, black bananas.

To keep things wheat/gluten-free I make my own gluten-free oat flour in the blender.

All you need is certified gluten-free oats and the rest is child’s play. You can add fiber and nutrition to your pan of muffins.

Instructions to Make This Recipe:

First, add the oats to the blender.

a blender with oats inside.

Second, blend the oats into flour.

Easy peasy!

oat flour in a blender.

Next, mix together the batter and stir in the nuts. Finally, pour into prepared muffin cups that are lined with parchment liners or use a coconut oil cooking spray.

Finally, bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25 minutes to half an hour. Let them cool on a wire rack.

freshly baked banana muffins in a muffin tin

Now we have healthy banana muffins with oats. So much better than processed flour and it bakes up beautifully!

TIPS AND FAQ’S

How can I get my muffins to rise more? A great tip I’ve learned is to get your muffins into the oven quickly. Once the wet ingredients are mixed in with the baking soda and baking powder they activate the leavening agent. The faster they start to heat the more your muffins will rise.

What does adding yogurt to muffins do? The creaminess definitely helps keep your muffins moist and the tanginess is reminiscent of that old-fashioned donut flavor. Yum! Yogurt also adds protein.

greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden board.

Serving Suggestions and Substitutions:

  • Serve warm on it own or add some butter, jam or preserves. I love anything strawberry with the banana flavor.
  • Add chocolate chips.
  • Substitute the oat flour for whole wheat flour
  • Add a teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt for added flavor.
  • Use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar.

More Healthy Banana Recipes:

greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden board

**This recipe was originally posted on August 20, 2014, and updated on January 21, 2021, and updated again on January 25, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**

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greek yogurt banana muffins on a wooden board

Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Sharon Rhodes
This recipe for Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins is irresistible warm from the oven. They are naturally sweetened and topped with toasted walnuts. A quick, homemade gluten free oat flour is used to keep these healthy banana muffins flourless.
4.84 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 bananas ripe as possible
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups oats certified gluten free
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup chopped walnut pieces *reserve a 1/4 cup for the tops of the muffins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 and line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and maple syrup and stir well to combine.
  • Add oats into a blender and mix until it turns into a flour-like consistency. Empty the oat flour into another mixing bowl and whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar.
  • Bit by bit, tip the flour mixture into the Greek yogurt mixture, stirring until just combined. Don't overmix the batter. Gently fold in half of the walnuts
  • Pour batter into the lined muffin pan, filling each just over ¾ full. Sprinkle each with the rest of the walnuts.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, doing a toothpick test to make sure they are cooked through.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serving Suggestions and Substitutions:

  • Serve warm on its own or add some butter, jam, or preserves. I love anything strawberry with the banana flavor.
  • Add chocolate chips.
  • Substitute the oat flour for whole wheat flour
  • Add a teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt for added flavor.
  • Use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
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17 Comments

  1. About bananas. Sometimes I forget about them while waiting until they are ready for baking. Can I still use them if they are really black? Sometimes they seem almost liquid inside. I am sad to throw them away.

    1. A tip I use is to peel and freeze the bananas before they have turned completely. I have some in the freezer right now! Then just thaw them before you want to use them in a recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    I love working with oat flour, I blend up a big batch and store it as flour. Do you know how much flour you get after blending down the 2 cups of oats? Thanks.

    1. Hmmm … you know, I’m not sure. I just blend it up right before using it. I’d estimate about a cup or so but really I’m not 100%. Good point, though! I will remember to measure it post blending next time. Thanks Amy. 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    I was trying to find a recipe like this (gluten-free muffins) few days ago! I am so glad you posted this recipe! have to try it 😉

  4. 5 stars
    Mmm these look amazing. Love the combo. Muffins are my fav for breakfast especially healthy, gluten-free ones 🙂

    I’ll be trying these soon enough.

  5. 5 stars
    Sharon, these look amazing. I love the ground up oats for flour. I was just thinking of making some muffins for the kids to take to school. I’m seeing these in my future 😀

    1. Thanks Steph! Check out my other gluten free recipes – none of them contain any gums etc. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your week!

  6. 5 stars
    SOLD! Greek yogurt in muffins is the best! These look so good and I love your little muffin holders! Cute!

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