Kaitlin's Delicious Banana Muffins

Elevate your breakfast game with Kaitlin's Delicious Banana Muffins—a simple yet irresistible way to use up ripe bananas! These moist and fluffy muffins are bursting with natural banana flavor, enhanced by warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. With a touch of melted butter and a perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars, each bite offers a tender, lightly sweet crumb. The recipe allows for customization with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, making them a hit with the whole family. Ready in just 35 minutes, these homemade muffins are perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or even dessert. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.3333333333333333 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

Step 7

Add the milk and stir just enough to incorporate. If desired, gently fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2691.0

Total Fat 118.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 552.2mg	0%
Sodium 1855.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 378.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 185.3g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 106.8IU	0%
Calcium 315.9mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2089.9mg	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: 38.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 54.4%