Description
Indulgent banana bread muffins blend comfort and nostalgia in one irresistible bite. Sweet, moist crumb and rich banana flavor promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with every delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–6 large ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed, 460 grams)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (177 milliliters)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (250 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arrange paper liners inside a muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree using a fork or potato masher, creating a creamy base for the muffins.
- Introduce vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, whisking vigorously to create a homogeneous mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the banana blend, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a tender texture.
- If desired, delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- After removing from the oven, let the muffins rest in the tin for a brief period to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are key to achieving maximum sweetness and moisture in these muffins, so use bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to maintain texture.
- Add extra nutrition by mixing in chopped nuts, chia seeds, or rolled oats for a heartier breakfast-style muffin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg