Easy Banana Muffins
Easy Banana Muffins are a delightful treat that everyone loves. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 large bananas) Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-count muffin pan with muffin liners, then lightly spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add mashed bananas, egg, vanilla extract, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each well about ⅔ to ¾ full.
Baking
- Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped individually.