Description
Banana Bread Muffins are a moist, easy-to-make treat made with ripe bananas, offering a delicious flavor perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bananas, overripe or speckled
- 1 cup plain flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-21 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure they’re fully baked.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil or applesauce for the butter.
- Make sure the bananas are overripe for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-21 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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