Easy Banana Bread Muffins

Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread muffins that are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread, easy recipes, muffins

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: muffins

Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

For the Muffins

3 medium ripe bananas mashed
1/3 cup melted butter unsalted
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Prepare the Muffin Batter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the muffins will bake evenly and rise properly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be.
Stir in the melted butter until well combined. This adds moisture and richness to the muffins.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.

Bake the Muffins

Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This indicates that the muffins are fully cooked.
Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply microwave for 15-20 seconds.

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