Banana Bread Muffins
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 muffins
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Banana Bread Muffins
Description
These muffins incorporate mashed bananas to provide moisture and natural sweetness, balanced with all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cinnamon for leavening and flavor. Melted butter and sugars are combined with eggs and vanilla to build a rich base. Folded-in walnuts contribute texture, though are optional.
The batter is mixed just until combined to avoid toughness, then portioned into muffin cups filled about halfway to two-thirds for even rising. Baking at 350°F for 18–20 minutes produces a tender crumb with a clean toothpick test for doneness. Cooling on a rack helps maintain the muffin's texture without sogginess.
Using ripe bananas spotted with brown ensures optimal banana flavor. Care is taken not to overmix the batter or overbake the muffins to preserve softness. These muffins offer convenience and portability for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup banana about 3 medium, mashed
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine melted butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed banana. Mix well.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour into prepared muffin pan and bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Cool on a baking rack.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
- Toss add-ins like nuts in flour before folding in to prevent sinking in batter.
- Do not add extra bananas beyond the specified amount, as this affects texture negatively.
- Mix batter only until moistened to avoid dense muffins.
- Fill muffin cups only half to two-thirds full to allow proper rise.
- Check for doneness a few minutes early to avoid overbaking; a toothpick should come out clean.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 186 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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