These Banana Bread Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are easy to make and loved by both kids and adults. This recipe combines simple pantry ingredients with fresh bananas to create muffins with a tender crumb and a lightly caramelized top.
Add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts for an extra treat, or keep them plain for a wholesome, naturally sweet snack. With quick prep and minimal cleanup, these muffins are ideal for busy mornings or afternoon tea. They also freeze well, so you can enjoy them anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
Tips & Variations
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a subtle tropical flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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- For more inspiration, check BBC Good Food Banana Muffins
