The Best Blueberry Banana Muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, buttermilk, butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed until creamy, scraping the bowl occasionally, for about 1-2 minutes.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Beat at low speed until just moistened, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries by hand, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the tin and cool them on a wire rack. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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Storage: These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy these delightful Blueberry Banana Muffins as a quick breakfast or snack, perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea!