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Best Ever Banana Muffins

Warm, comforting muffins made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat for a nuttier bite.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Toast briefly for a deeper aroma if desired.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1.5 cups), the riper, the sweeter.
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar Reduce to 1/2 cup for a less sweet, healthier option.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or neutral oil Use applesauce for a lower-fat option.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Adds tenderness and keeps muffins moist.
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and yogurt until glossy.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in your optional mix-ins, if using.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18–22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
  2. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Cooling
  1. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.