Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful banana muffins made with ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugar. These easy-to-make muffins are a great breakfast or snack option, baked to golden perfection with a soft crumb inside.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe and soft for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter; this helps to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- You can substitute melted butter with vegetable oil if preferred.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
