Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana muffins. With their fluffy texture and naturally sweet flavor, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can enjoy them plain or customize with chocolate chips or nuts. These banana muffins are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some chunks remaining.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and fold in the mashed bananas until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg