Banana Muffins
This easy banana muffin recipe is a delightful journey through simple, yet magical baking. Starting with a base of dry ingredients and transforming with the moistness of ripe bananas and melted butter, these muffins emerge as moist, flavorful treats. With options for customization through mix-ins like nuts and chocolate chips, each muffin becomes a unique bite of comfort and joy.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
20-25 minutes
Servings
This recipe yields 12 muffins.
Ingredients
- Flour: 2 cups (256g)
- Ripe bananas: 3 (approximately 1.5 cups mashed)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Melted butter: 1/2 cup (113g or 8 tablespoons)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup (85g)
- Nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans): 1/2 cup (60g)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips or nuts on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These easy banana muffins offer a delicious way to enjoy the classic flavors of banana bread in a convenient, portable form. With the option to customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins, they’re versatile and sure to please any palate. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are a delightful treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 17g
- Protein: 3g