Classic Banana Bread Muffins

Lori Wilson

All the flavor of classic banana bread baked into individual muffins — ripe bananas and a touch of cinnamon give each one a naturally sweet, warmly spiced taste. They come together in about 30 minutes and work equally well as a breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 184 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Muffin tin
Whisk
Wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ensure it's unbleached for best texture
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
3 medium ripe bananas mashed until smooth
⅓ cup melted butter unsalted preferred
1 large egg room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract for best flavor

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, followed by the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Lori’s Tips:

For added flavor, consider folding in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking.
If you're out of ripe bananas, roast unpeeled bananas in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 15 minutes to intensify their sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

Keyword banana bread muffin, banana muffins

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