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Banana Bread Muffins

Moist banana bread muffin recipe. Check out the tips and step-by-step photos above the recipe for more information.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas¹ about 3 medium bananas
  • 1/4 cup oil²
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk3
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 properly measured
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin. Set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until only small chunks remain. 
  3. Whisk in oil and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. 
  4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  5. Whisk in the buttermilk until incorporated. 
  6. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until just combined. Do not over-mix. 
  7. Stir in nuts if using. 
  8. Divide batter between prepared muffin cups.
  9. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, and tops are turning golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for five minutes. 
  11. Remove muffins from pan and serve warm or place on wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature. 

Notes

  • Using overripe bananas (bananas that are at least half speckled) will give you sweeter muffins with stronger banana flavor. 
  • Oils such as canola oil, melted coconut oil, and even light olive oil work well. However, if you use melted coconut oil, it's best to have your ingredients at room temperature to avoid clumps of coconut oil. 
  • Full-fat or low-fat ok.
  • I recommend sifting or aerating the flour, spooning, and then leveling. Too much flour will give you dry or dense muffins.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.