Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt

These Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt are extra soft, incredibly delicious, and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes!

They are effortless to make with only a few basic pantry ingredients.

Enjoy these muffins straight from the oven alongside a cup of tea, or keep them handy for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

Like Raspberry Muffins with Yogurt, these muffins have a tangy yogurt flavor that pairs perfectly with juicy bursts of fresh berries.

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• Ingredients You'll Need
• How to Make Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt?
• Top Tips From the Chef
• Why This Recipe Works?
• How to Store Leftover Muffins?
• Recipe FAQs
• Related Recipes
• Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt

I bake these tasty blueberry banana muffins whenever I want something sweet and healthy(ish).

I save some and freeze the rest for those unexpected cravings. They freeze wonderfully and are easy to defrost.

Ingredients You'll Need

Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.

• Bananas - They add moisture and natural sweetness. It's best to use ripe, spotty bananas; otherwise, the batter becomes difficult to mix, and the muffins won't achieve the desired texture and sweetness.

• Flour - I use self-raising flour for this recipe, but you can also use plain/all-purpose flour by adding 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda.

• Sugar - I typically use caster sugar, but granulated or golden caster sugar would also work well.

• Egg - You'll need a large, fresh, free-range egg at room temperature.

• Yogurt - I opt for plain, unflavored natural yogurt in this recipe. It adds a tangy flavor to the muffins and helps maintain their moisture.

• Vanilla Paste - I prefer using organic vanilla bean paste or extract for a rich and delightful vanilla flavor. Avoid using artificial vanilla in this recipe.

• Oil - I use light, mild-flavored oils such as vegetable, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, or corn oil.

How to Make Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt?

Although this Banana Blueberry Muffin recipe is very easy, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results:

Preheat your oven to 175° C - 350° F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by using paper liners or lightly greasing it with spray oil. 

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. It is ok to have some chunky pieces.

Add the egg, yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla bean paste to the mashed bananas.

Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

In a separate bowl, sift the self-raising flour, sugar, and salt, and add it to the wet mixture. 

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

To prevent blueberries from sinking, toss them in a bit of flour before folding them into the batter.

Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Top Tips From the Chef

• Make sure your bananas are ripe and spotty for the best flavor and sweetness in your muffins.

• When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.

• To prevent blueberries from sinking, toss them in a bit of flour before folding them into the batter.

• Gently fold the blueberries into the batter to avoid smashing them and to distribute them evenly throughout the muffins.

• If not using paper liners, make sure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.

• Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking the muffins to ensure even baking.

• Muffin recipes need precise measurements. Using a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients is the best way to get perfect muffins.

Why This Recipe Works?

• This banana blueberry muffin recipe uses ripe bananas and juicy blueberries, which add natural sweetness and tangy bursts of flavor to the muffins.

• The addition of yogurt helps to keep the muffins moist and tender, making them enjoyable to eat.

• You can enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.

• The recipe is straightforward to follow, requiring basic ingredients that are commonly found in most kitchens.

• You can freeze the muffins for longer storage, making them convenient for meal prep or enjoying at a later time.

• Banana blueberry muffins are loved by everyone, so they're perfect for sharing with family and friends.

How to Store Leftover Muffins?

Allow the muffins to cool completely after baking and place them in an airtight container or zip-top plastic bag.

Store them in a cool dry place at room temperature for up to 4 days.

You can freeze banana blueberry muffins for up to 3 months if you want to store them for longer.

To thaw, microwave them for approximately one minute or place them in the refrigerator overnight before eating.

Recipe FAQs

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I hope you enjoy the process of making these fluffy and moist Blueberry Banana Muffins as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂

Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!