Soft & Fluffy Banana Muffins
These Soft & Fluffy Banana Muffins are an easy and delicious treat made with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed About 1 ½ cups mashed; overripe bananas are best for sweetness and moisture.
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly Make sure to let the butter cool slightly before adding.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional, but highly recommended for warmth.
- ½ cup milk Any kind works, dairy or non-dairy.
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips Or substitute with chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) or blueberries.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some small lumps for texture.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract with the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the milk until incorporated.
- If desired, fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds until warm.