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Moist Banana Muffins Recipe Everyone Will Love

Moist Banana Muffins Recipe Everyone Will Love

These tender banana muffins use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness, deep flavor, and a moist crumb. The recipe yields 12 muffins and takes about 35 to 40 minutes from start to finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium bananas, about 1 1/4 cups Very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 egg Large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon, optional Ground cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup, optional Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth, leaving only a few small pieces for texture.
  3. Whisk the melted and slightly cooled butter, sugar, lightly beaten egg, and vanilla into the mashed bananas.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Use heavily speckled or nearly black bananas for the best sweetness, moisture, and banana flavor. Do not overmix after adding the flour. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container and enjoy within a few days, or freeze them for longer storage.