Description
These Best Ever Banana Muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with real banana flavor. Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, they’re the perfect breakfast, snack, or freezer-friendly treat. Moist, lightly sweet, and totally foolproof—this banana muffin recipe is always a hit!
Ingredients
- Overripe bananas
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Brown sugar or granulated sugar
- Melted butter or oil
- Vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- Ground cinnamon
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using) over the wet ingredients. Gently mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use frozen bananas—thawed and drained—for extra sweetness.
- Mix in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon sugar for added flair.
- Substitute flax egg for a vegan-friendly version.
- Make mini muffins by baking for 10–12 minutes instead.
