Banana bread muffins are a delightful and convenient twist on the classic banana bread, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Packed with banana goodness, they can also be customized with various add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits.
Healthy Tips and Substitutions
- Whole Wheat Flour: For added fiber and nutrients, substitute half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Natural Sweeteners: Use honey or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar for a more natural sweetness.
- Greek Yogurt: Substitute some of the butter or oil with Greek yogurt to reduce fat and increase protein.
- Add-ins: Boost the nutritional value by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugar, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, fold in the nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread muffins as a tasty treat any time of the day!
