Easy Banana Bread Muffins
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Easy Banana Bread Muffins
Description
Easy Banana Bread Muffins use mashed ripe bananas mixed with melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla for a rich, flavorful batter. The dry ingredients include flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for proper rise and texture. Baking at 350°F after an initial higher heat produces golden muffin tops while keeping the centers soft and tender. Adding chopped walnuts or pecans adds textural contrast but is optional. These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature and make a straightforward, homey treat.
The flavor is characterized by the natural sweetness of bananas and brown sugar, balanced by gentle leavening agents for a tender crumb. The straightforward mixing method helps avoid overworking the batter, preserving a light texture. Muffins turn out moist due to banana moisture and butter content, with a slightly caramelized surface and soft interior.
They are convenient for individual servings at breakfast, snacks, or alongside coffee or tea. Storing leftover muffins wrapped tightly in the refrigerator helps maintain freshness for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 banana medium to large, very ripe
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts optional, chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until only small chunks remain. Add in melted (and cooled) butter and brown sugar and stir until well combined. Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stir to combine.
- Combine wet and dry mixture until just combined. Do not over-mix. If desired, add in optional nuts and stir to combine.
- Divide batter between 12 muffin cups.
- Place in oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, and tops are turning golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes. Remove muffins from pan and serve.
- To save remaining muffins, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You may add one cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for variation.
- Blueberries can be mixed in as an alternative addition.
- Store leftover muffins wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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