Description
Banana muffins are a delightful blend of sweet, fluffy goodness that perfectly captures the essence of comfort food. Bursting with flavor, these easy-to-make treats are ideal for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day. Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry staples, they not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these banana muffins will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking soda until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg