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Banana Muffins

Moist Banana Muffins

The mashed bananas steal the show, bringing out all the sweetness and flavor you need! These muffins are usually moist and tender, with a divine, fluffy texture that makes you yearn for more.
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Course: Muffins
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups spooned and leveled all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (3-4 ripe bananas)
  • 6 tbsp melted, unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips, pecans, or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Prep your 12-count pan with pretty cupcake liners or nonstick spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set that bowl aside for a second.
  • Mash bananas in a bigger bowl (or your stand mixer bowl). At medium speed, mix in the unsalted butter, egg, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  • Pour dry ingredients (from Step 2) into wet ingredients, then mix well. Toss in chocolate chips or nuts (optional). Your batter will become thick.
  • Scoop the muffin batter into your liners and fill them to about ¾. Pop them in the oven for about 5 minutes, then dial the temperature to 350°F and let them bake for another 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Stick a toothpick in the middle — when it comes out mostly clean, they're good to go (21-23 minutes in total, or 12 to 15 mins at 350°F if you make mini muffins)
  • Let them sit in the pan for 5-7 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to chill completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be. For the best results, look for bananas with brown spots on the peel.
  2. Cinnamon and nutmeg are classic choices, but you can use other warming spices, like ginger or cardamom, for a unique twist.
  3. Using room temperature ingredients, especially the eggs and butter, will ensure even mixing and a smoother batter.
  4. (Optional) Before baking, add a streusel topping made with brown sugar, flour, and butter. Comb the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then sprinkle over the batter in your muffin liners.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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