Banana muffins are the ultimate comfort food
Banana muffins are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. Whether you have overripe bananas to use up or simply crave something sweet and wholesome, this quick and easy recipe will have muffins on your table in no time. With just a few pantry staples, you can create moist, fluffy banana muffins that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas medium-sized
- ½ cup melted and cooled butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then add the melted and cooled butter along with the brown sugar.
- Whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture — do not overmix. Then, stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let them cool before serving.