Easy Banana Muffins
Description:
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of these Easy Banana Muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these moist and flavorful treats to share with family and friends.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Review Count: 221
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170.7
- Fat Content: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 29mg
- Sodium Content: 186.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 12.5g
- Protein Content: 2.6g
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas 🍌
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter, melted 🧈
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips (optional) 🍫
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a medium-sized muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the white sugar and the slightly beaten egg, then mix well.
- Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Add the baking soda, baking powder, all-purpose flour, and salt to the banana mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve these Easy Banana Muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the irresistible blend of banana sweetness with a hint of chocolate, if you’ve opted for the chocolate chips. These muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household, whether for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful afternoon treat. With their moist texture and comforting flavor, they’re a simple pleasure that’s hard to resist.