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Banana Bread Muffins

Fluffy Banana Bread Muffins You’ll Crave Every Morning

Enjoy these delicious Banana Bread Muffins made with overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2-3 large overripe bananas Use bananas with spots or that are mostly brown for best flavor.
  • 1 large egg Ensure it’s at room temperature.
  • ½ cup melted butter Let it cool to room temp before use.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A splash adds warmth.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for fluffy texture.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips Feel free to customize the amount.
  • ½ cup walnuts Adds flavor and crunch.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Potato Masher
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
  2. Peel 2-3 overripe bananas into a medium bowl and mash them until smooth.
  3. Add 1 beaten egg, ½ cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Optional: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips or walnuts, if desired.
  7. Fill muffin liners about ¾ full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 15-21 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use only overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and do not overmix the batter for light, fluffy muffins.

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