Deliciously Soft Banana Muffins
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked banana muffins that evoke warm memories and joyful moments. These soft, fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet midday snack. With a delightful balance of sweetness and moist texture, they can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Enjoy every bite of this simple yet scrumptious treat that brings a smile to your face!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a third bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups lined with paper liners until 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg