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Banana Bread Muffins

These comforting Banana Bread Muffins are easy to prepare and incredibly forgiving. Made with ripe bananas, buttery richness, and optional chocolate chips, they're perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 or 3 pieces ripe bananas Choose slightly speckled bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • 5 and 1/2 tablespoons melted butter Provides richness and moisture.
  • 1 piece egg Binds ingredients and contributes to fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor profile.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 – 1 cup sugar Adjust based on banana ripeness; 3/4 cup recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Provides extra lift.
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
  • Pinch salt Balances sweetness.
  • Pinch ground cloves Optional, for depth of flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste cups chocolate chips For extra indulgence.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or line a 12-well muffin pan.
  2. Mash 2 or 3 ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl until smooth with some lumps.
  3. Mix in the melted butter thoroughly with the mashed bananas.
  4. Whisk in the egg, then add baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract one at a time.
  5. Gradually add sugar, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in the flour, ground cinnamon, and optional cloves cautiously until just combined.
  7. Scoop batter into muffin wells, filling each about 2/3 full. Optionally sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes until puffed and springy.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for sweetness and a creamy texture. Avoid overmixing the batter. You can also add nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.