Description
These Banana Muffins are a delightful treat that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Moist and flavorful, with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, they are quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the muffins:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- These muffins freeze well and make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
