Easy Banana Muffins Recipe
These Easy Banana Muffins are moist, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a simple treat, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar can use brown or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon for extra warmth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl using a fork until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in sugar, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle in baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir just until no flour streaks remain, don’t overmix!
- Add extras: Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy warm or store for later.
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Notes
- Soft, Fluffy Texture: Thanks to overripe bananas and the perfect wet-to-dry ratio.
- One Bowl Recipe: Less cleanup, more baking joy.
- Freezer-Friendly: Make a batch and enjoy all week.