Description
Transform overripe bananas into tender, moist muffins bursting with banana flavor. Finished with warm melted butter and balanced sweetness, these are perfect for feeding crowds in 35 minutes with no fuss.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
Baking soda 1 tsp
Baking powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Ripe bananas 3
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (melted and cooled)
Brown sugar 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Optional chopped nuts 1/2 cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) then reduce to 350°F (180°C)
Mash bananas in large bowl with fork
Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla
Stir in flour mixture until just combined (3-4 stirs)
Fill muffin tin with 1/2-inch batter
Top each with optional nuts
Bake 20 minutes until golden
Notes
Use very dark bananas for maximum sweetness
Swirl butter with cinnamon puree for flavor variation
Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Freezes well for 2 months
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg