Banana Muffins Are The BEST! Recipe

Everyday Banana Muffins offer a luxurious treat blending mashed bananas, eggs, and melted butter with careful hints of vanilla. These moist muffins radiate a warm aroma and superb texture, making them an irresistible everyday delight perfect for breakfasts or dessert indulgences that brighten your day with wholesome, homemade comfort abundantly.

I love making banana muffins because they are so easy to whip up and deliver a rich banana flavor every time. When I first tried this recipe from Live Well Bake Often, I was really surprised at how simple it was to get that perfect mix of flavor and texture.

I use 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 large eggs, and 3 ripe bananas that I mashed, along with 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. This combination not only gives the muffins their moist crumb but also provides a good boost of potassium and energy.

I often compare this version to my everyday banana muffins recipes and even some healthier banana nut muffin variations because it manages to be both nutritious and delicious. Best part is that these muffins are ready in about 30 minutes for a quick breakfast or dessert.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because it’s super simple and doesn’t take me forever to make. Here are a few reasons why I love it:

1. I like how the instructions are easy to follow and simple enough for me to whip up a batch even when I’m in a rush.
2. The banana flavor is just amazing cause it’s really ripe and gives the muffins a natural sweetness that ain’t too overpowering.
3. I dig that these muffins come out really moist and fluffy every time, making them perfect for both breakfast and a quick dessert.
4. Plus, it’s a really forgiving recipe if I mess up a step or two, so I don’t stress too much about making it perfect every time.

Ingredients

• Bananas: offer natural sweetness and lots of fiber, vitamins too; they helps keep muffins moist.
• Eggs: add protein and bind ingredients together making a tender, delicious treat.
• All-purpose flour: mostly carbohydrates that create a soft, light texture for each muffin.
• Sugar: acts as a sweetener that enhances flavor and makes the muffins nicely tender.
• Melted unsalted butter: brings richness and moisture while intensifying the overall taste.
• Vanilla extract: adds a warm aroma and rounds out the flavor perfectly.
• Baking soda and salt: help leaven the muffins and balance the flavors well.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

2. In a big bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

3. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs and then stir in 3 mashed ripe bananas.

4. Add 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the banana mixture and mix well.

5. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients gently stirring until just combined dont overmix.

6. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. Place the muffin tray in the oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Enjoy these delicious muffins for breakfast or as a sweet treat!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven set to 350°F
2. Muffin tin with paper liners or a greased one
3. Two mixing bowls – one for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients
4. Whisk for beating and mixing
5. A fork or a potato masher to mash the bananas
6. Measuring cups and spoons for accurate ingredient amounts
7. A spatula or large spoon for stirring the batter
8. Cooling rack for letting the muffins cool after baking

FAQ

Banana Muffins Are The BEST! Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• All-purpose flour: You can try using whole wheat flour as a substitute but keep in mind that it might make your muffins a bit denser.
• Granulated sugar: If you’re looking for a slightly different flavor, you could use brown sugar in about a 1:1 ratio which gives a richer taste and extra moisture.
• Baking soda: In a pinch, you could substitute with baking powder, using roughly 3 times the amount of baking soda, but your muffins might be a little less light.
• Eggs: You could swap each egg for 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce to make it a bit healthier, though the texture might change slightly.
• Melted unsalted butter: Try using an equal amount of coconut oil instead. This adds a slight coconut flavor that goes really well with bananas.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your bananas are super ripe, almost brown. They give a much sweeter and richer flavour to the muffins, and if you’re lucky, you might even keep some extra banana bits in the mix for a more chunk texture.
2. When you’re stirring your batter, be careful not to overmix it. A few lumps are totally okay and will keep your muffins light instead of turning them into dense little cakes.
3. Try warming the butter a little before melting it. It helps release a nuttier flavor and makes sure it mixes better with the banana and eggs.
4. Let your batter rest for a few minutes after mixing. This pause can help the flavors meld together more nicely and may even make your muffins fluffier when baked.