Julia's Banana Spice Muffins

Warm, comforting, and bursting with irresistible fall flavors, Julia's Banana Spice Muffins are the ultimate treat. These moist and tender muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a cozy flavor profile that’s hard to resist. A touch of Greek yogurt adds a velvety texture, while a blend of brown sugar and vanilla provides just the right amount of sweetness. Perfectly baked in under 20 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them on the go—these spiced banana muffins are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, they store beautifully, making them a convenient make-ahead option that you’ll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and mashed bananas until well combined.

Step 4

Add the melted butter, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2113.7

Total Fat 57.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 327.4mg	0%
Sodium 1821.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 203.6g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 304.6mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1312.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 68.5%