These Strawberry Banana Muffins Are Better Than the Bakery’s
These strawberry banana muffins are soft, packed with real fresh fruit, and way better than anything you’ll grab off a store shelf. Fewer additives, more flavor—and no mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce.
They come together in about 45 minutes, no fancy equipment required, and they’re beginner-friendly (read: hard to mess up). Perfect for a lazy weekend bake, tossing into lunchboxes, or stocking in the freezer for those grab-and-go mornings.
Healthier, homemade, and full of actual strawberries and banana? Yes, please. Let’s make them together!
Ingredients
- Flour
- Almond flour
- Bananas
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut oil (or any other oil of your choice)
- Strawberries
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Chopped almonds (for topping)
How To Make These Strawberry Banana Muffins
You’ll find a printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add the oil and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients: flour, almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined—do not over-mix!
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently using a spatula.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3⁄4 full with the batter.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Storage tips: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for 5. They also freeze well—just pop them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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Oil swaps: Feel free to use vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted butter instead of coconut oil. Butter will give the muffins a slightly richer flavor.
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Natural sweeteners: Want a less refined option? Try honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar in place of white sugar. If using a liquid sweetener, reduce the amount slightly to avoid throwing off the texture.
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Flour options: Whole wheat flour adds extra fiber, or use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make the muffins gluten-free without much fuss.
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Add some crunch: Chopped almonds are great, but walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts also work beautifully in this recipe.
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Warm spices: A pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can take the flavor up a notch and add a cozy, bakery-style touch.
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Boost the nutrition: Swap ½ cup of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly heartier, more wholesome muffin.
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Dress them up: For a little extra flair, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice once the muffins have cooled.
Strawberry Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or any oil of your choice
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Chopped almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add the oil and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients: flour, almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined—do not over-mix!
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently using a spatula.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3⁄4 full with the batter.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
- Serve, and enjoy!
If you’ve tried these muffins, I’d really love to hear your thoughts! You can leave a quick review in the comments section below, and don’t forget to tag me in your photos on Instagram @slimmingviolet – I love seeing your creations and what you’ve been making in your own kitchen.
