Description
Deliciously moist and naturally sweetened Brown Sugar Banana Muffins made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack. These muffins are easy to prepare, offering a delightful balance of flavors with optional walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the mashed ripe bananas with brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, gently fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without overworking the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and avoid sogginess.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
- Optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a simpler muffin.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with melted butter for a richer flavor.
