These Banana Weet-Bix Muffins tick all the boxes if you’re looking for quick, tasty recipe for a healthy lunchbox snack, that’s both kid-approved and lunchbox-friendly. At Head Start Out Of School Hours Care, we love sharing recipes that are full of nourishing ingredients and easy for families to make together.
This simple recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the fibre-rich goodness of Weet-Bix, making it a healthier option for breakfast, snack time, or even a sweet treat in the lunchbox.
Why Kids Will Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweet and full of flavour: Mashed bananas and a hint of brown sugar give these muffins just the right amount of sweetness without overloading on refined sugar.
- Soft and fluffy texture: They’re easy for little ones to eat and make a great option for morning tea or after-school snacking.
- Chocolate chips: Kids love spotting the gooey chocolate chips throughout, which makes them feel like a treat (and you can always swap them for sultanas too).
- Perfect for little hands: Baked in muffin trays, they’re the ideal size for younger children to enjoy without waste or mess.
Why It’s a Healthier Choice
Unlike many store-bought muffins or processed snacks, this homemade recipe gives you full control over the ingredients — making it a more nutritious choice overall.
- Bananas: Packed with potassium, fibre, and natural sweetness — supporting energy levels and digestion.
- Weet-Bix: Adds wholegrain fibre and iron, making these muffins more filling and balanced.
- Eggs and milk: Offer protein and calcium for growing bodies.
- Less sugar, more flavour: With only 1½ tablespoons of brown sugar, you’re using much less than most pre-packaged alternatives.
Optional healthy twists:
You can also make these muffins even healthier by:
- Swapping chocolate chips for dried fruit or fresh blueberries
- Using a dairy-free margarine or plant-based milk
- Adding a sprinkle of chia seeds or oats on top for extra texture
Why It’s Convenient for Parents
- Quick to prepare: Less than 10 minutes of prep time makes them ideal for busy weeknights or weekend baking.
- Lunchbox-friendly: Great hot or cold, and easy to pack without making a mess.
- Freezer-safe: Freeze individually and grab as needed — perfect for last-minute lunches or afternoon snacks.
- Minimal ingredients: Most of what you need is already in the pantry — no need for fancy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 Weet-Bix, crushed
- 1 ½ cups of self-raising flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 80g margarine
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
For a fruit alternative, swap chocolate chips for sultanas.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C, fan-forced.
- Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray or line with paper patty cases.
- In a medium bowl, add bananas, Weet-Bix, and milk. Mix to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and margarine together.
- Fold in the banana mixture.
- Add flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cases.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Cool in tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for Serving
- Serve with fresh fruit or yoghurt for a balanced snack.
- Perfect for school lunchboxes — no mess, no cutlery needed.
- Pop into freezer-safe bags for easy weekday prep.
- Top with oats before baking for added texture and fibre.
Food for thought
These Banana Weet-Bix Muffins are soft, satisfying, and made with wholesome ingredients that parents can feel good about. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a lunchbox filler, or a healthy treat, this recipe is one the whole family will enjoy.
At Head Start OOSH, we’re all about sharing ideas that help families keep things simple, nutritious, and child-friendly — in and out of the classroom.