Banana bread muffins are the perfect way to enjoy the comforting flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient, handheld form. These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with sweet banana goodness, making them an ideal breakfast, snack, or dessert. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make!

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Key Ingredients & Their Purpose

Bananas – The star of the show, providing natural sweetness and moisture.
Flour – The base structure for the muffins, giving them a soft texture.
Eggs – Bind the ingredients together and add richness.
Cinnamon – Enhances the banana flavor with a warm spice note.
Butter – Adds moisture and a rich, buttery taste.

Seven banana bread muffins, arranged on a bread board.

How to Make Banana Bread Muffins

Making banana bread muffins is incredibly simple! Start by mashing the bananas and mixing them with sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix everything together, adding milk for moisture. Bake until golden brown and enjoy!

Variations, Pairings & Serving Suggestions

Variations

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins – Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
Nutty Banana Muffins – Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
Healthier Version – Swap sugar for honey or maple syrup and use whole wheat flour.

Pairings

Goes well with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Pairs perfectly with peanut butter or almond butter for extra flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these muffins warm with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or even a dollop of yogurt for a delicious breakfast.

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Tips & Tricks

✔ Use overripe bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
✔ Don’t overmix – Stir until just combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
✔ Line the muffin tin – Use paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
✔ Check for doneness – Insert a skewer or toothpick into the center of a muffin – if it comes out clean, they’re done!

Final Thoughts

Banana bread muffins are a simple, delicious, and versatile treat that everyone loves. Try them out and let me know your favorite mix-ins!

Banana Bread Muffins: A Moist Delicious Treat

Bellina Groschen

Classic banana bread recipe transformed into moist and delicious muffins. Made with mashed overripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and a touch of cinnamon.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in both sugars, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in milk and optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.