Mimi's Banana Muffins

Start your morning off right with Mimi's Banana Muffins, a heavenly blend of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. These moist, golden muffins are the perfect balance of sweetness, enriched by a mix of granulated and brown sugars for depth of flavor. Whether you go classic or stir in optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or melty chocolate chips, this easy, one-bowl recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a sweet treat on the go, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. With simple pantry ingredients and a light, fluffy texture, Mimi's Banana Muffins are bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.333 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher.

Step 3

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.

Step 4

Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth. If using walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them in at this stage.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 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 pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy Mimi’s Banana Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3111.4

Total Fat 139.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 394.2mg	0%
Sodium 3065.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 247.8g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 292.6mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2361.7mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 55.6%