Description
These banana muffins are fluffy, moist, and full of natural banana sweetness. With a hint of cinnamon and optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance between comforting and indulgent. Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert—this is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Best of all? It’s a no-fuss, one-bowl wonder that takes under an hour from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add egg, sugars, butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add optional mix-ins if desired.
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Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
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Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best results.
- Don’t overmix; gentle folding keeps muffins light.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American