Why you’ll love Banana Bread Muffins
Perfectly Portable: Unlike banana bread slices, muffins are easy to carry and enjoy on the go. They’re portioned perfectly, making them convenient for breakfast, snacks, or even a sweet treat on the run.
Natural Sweetness: The ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, allowing for less added sugar than many other muffin recipes.
Soft and Moist Texture: Banana bread muffins have a soft, tender texture, thanks to the bananas and any additional ingredients like butter or oil. They remain moist even a few days after baking.
Customizable Add-ins: You can easily add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or even a dash of cinnamon for flavor variety. This makes each batch adaptable to different tastes.
Quick and Easy to Make: With minimal ingredients and preparation, banana bread muffins are beginner-friendly and require little time—perfect for when you want a homemade treat with minimal effort.
Top Tips
Use Overripe Bananas
Overripe bananas (with lots of brown spots) add natural sweetness and moisture, which helps keep the muffins soft and flavorful.
Don’t Overmix the Batter
Once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can make muffins dense and tough instead of light and fluffy.
More tips
Add Moisture with Extra Ingredients
Ingredients like Greek yogurt, sour cream, or even a bit of extra mashed banana can add moisture and richness, keeping the muffins tender.
Use the Right Temperature
Start by baking the muffins at a higher temperature (around 200°C or 400°F) for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 180°C (350°F) for the remaining time. This creates a nice dome on top.
Fold in Extras Carefully
If you’re adding extras like chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon, gently fold them into the batter after mixing. This prevents overmixing and distributes them evenly.
Ingredients you’ll need to make Banana Bread Muffins
- 2 Ripe bananas, mashed
- 50 g Melted butter
- 60 g Sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 125 g All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Banana Bread Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe bananas mashed
- 50 g Melted butter
- 60 g Sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 125 g All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
