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Description
Easy and delicious banana bread muffins, perfect for using ripe bananas. These muffins are moist and flavorful, making them a great option for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mash the ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour for a healthier option.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the muffins individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg