Ingredients
Banana Mixture
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas to combine the flavors and moisture.
- Mix in Leavening Agents: Add baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture and mix well to evenly distribute.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavorings: Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full for optimal rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to ensure tender muffins.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and taste.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
