Delicious Banana Muffins
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked banana muffins that are soft, moist, and perfectly sweet. With just the right amount of warm spices and a golden top, these muffins transform overripe bananas into a delightful treat ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they promise to bring smiles to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in melted butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients along with the mashed bananas until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg