Fluffy Banana Bread Muffins
These banana bread muffins are soft, tender, and full of cozy banana flavor. Perfect for using up overripe bananas and easy enough to make on a weeknight—no mixer needed!
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–21 minutes
- Total Time: 25–36 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 medium overripe bananas, mashed
1 cup plain flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup melted butter, cooled
1 large egg, whisked
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Optional: ½ cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Mash bananas:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the peeled bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add wet ingredients:
Stir in the beaten egg, melted butter (cooled slightly), and vanilla extract until combined.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
Combine wet and dry:
Add dry mixture to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined — do not overmix.
Add mix-ins:
Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
Fill and bake:
Fill muffin cups about ¾ full. Bake for 15–21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve:
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ripe bananas: The more speckled and overripe, the sweeter and moister your muffins will be.
Don’t overmix: Stir only until combined for light, fluffy muffins.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Freezer-friendly: Wrap muffins individually and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or warm in the oven for 5 minutes.
Vegan option: Substitute egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and use coconut oil or applesauce instead of butter.
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