Description
These banana bread muffins are soft, moist, and full of banana flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. They’re easy to make in one bowl, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat on the go.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the sugar and egg, then add the melted butter and mix well.
- Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Incorporate flour: Add the flour and mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly between 10-12 muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- These muffins freeze well—just wrap tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For a healthier version, reduce the sugar or use whole wheat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
