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Mom's Easy Banana Muffins

These Easy Banana Muffins are just like mom used to make! They are soft and moist and the perfect option for over-ripe bananas. Add cinnamon or top with cinnamon sugar for a fun twist.

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

Ingredients

Basic Banana Muffin Recipe
  • 2-3 bananas overripe
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Lightly grease paper liners with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together bananas, butter, and sugar, about two minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs until combined. Add in the baking powder, salt, cinnamon (if using), and vanilla and mix briefly.
  4. Add in half of flour, mix with hand mixer until just combined, then add in the milk, stirring to combine. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and add in the remaining flour until just combined. Fold in nuts or mini chocolate chips (if using).
  5. Divide the batter up equally amongst the 12 muffins, filling almost to the top of the muffin tin.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking another 14 to 16 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • *This recipe is designed for 2 large bananas, or 3 medium-sized bananas. An exact amount is not necessary. 
  • Stir together in a small mixing bowl. While your muffins are still warm, dip muffin tops into mixture and roll to coat, or sprinkle on top. 
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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