Mom's Banana Bread or Muffins

Warm, tender, and irresistibly fragrant, Mom’s Banana Bread or Muffins is the perfect recipe to turn your overripe bananas into a sweet, homemade treat. This easy recipe combines pantry staples like ripe bananas, melted butter, and a duo of sugars for a moist and flavorful crumb, while optional mix-ins such as walnuts or chocolate chips add customizable flair. Whether baked as a classic loaf or bite-sized muffins, the batter comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. With hints of vanilla and optional cinnamon, this versatile banana bread recipe ensures a bakery-style result every time. Perfect for meal prepping or sharing, it stays fresh for days, filling your kitchen with nostalgic comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. Stop as soon as you no longer see streaks of flour.

Step 7

If you're adding walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan or divide it among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 9

For bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For muffins: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the bread or muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve the banana bread, or enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or refrigerate for longer storage).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3147.5

Total Fat 156.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 542.5mg	0%
Sodium 3057.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 212.2g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 273.5mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2405.4mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 50.3%