Easy Banana Muffins
Whip up a batch of these moist and delicious banana muffins in no time! Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Substitutions: Use brown sugar for a deeper flavor or applesauce instead of butter for a lighter version.
- Double Batch: This recipe is easy to scale up—perfect for sharing!