Fluffy Banana Bread Muffins for Easy Mornings and Snacks
These banana bread muffins are fluffy, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Equipment
- - Muffin pan
- Mixing bowls
- Potato masher
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter
- 3 medium Overripe Bananas Use bananas with lots of brown spots or nearly black for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- 1 large Egg Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1/3 cup Butter Melted and cooled beforehand.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Highly recommended.
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift if desired for extra fluffiness.
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with granulated sugar or coconut sugar.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Make sure it’s fresh.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt A small pinch enhances the flavors.
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips Substitute with dried fruits if preferred.
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Add crunch and flavor.
Instructions
How to Make Banana Bread Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners.
- Mash the overripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the beaten egg, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts if you’re using them.
- Fill each muffin liner about ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-21 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts for added flavor.