Description
Banana bread muffins are the perfect comfort food, blending sweet banana flavor with a hint of warm cinnamon in every bite. Fluffy and moist, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or as a delightful snack. Easy to make using overripe bananas, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar (½ cup granulated sugar + ¼ cup brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in melted butter, both sugars, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize your muffins by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. For healthier options, substitute whole wheat flour or reduce the sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.