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Easy Banana Bread Muffins

These delicious and flavorful Banana Bread Muffins are perfect for breakfast or for an afternoon snack. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 medium to large very ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Prepare a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners.
  3. 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.
  4. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stir to combine.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixture until just combined. Do not over-mix. If desired, add in optional nuts and stir to combine.
  6. Divide batter between 12 muffin cups.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes. Remove muffins from pan and serve.
  9. To save remaining muffins, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Feel free to add in one cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts. You could even add in blueberries! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% 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.