Mom's Best Ever Banana Muffins

Soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor, Mom's Best Ever Banana Muffins are the perfect way to transform ripe bananas into a bakery-style treat. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, melted butter, and vanilla extract, these muffins come together in just 30 minutes, including prep and baking time. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips make them customizable for any occasion, whether you’re craving a nutty crunch or a touch of sweetness. With their irresistibly tender crumb and golden, slightly caramelized tops, these banana muffins are a family-favorite recipe that's simple enough for weekday mornings yet impressive enough for weekend brunches. Enjoy them warm from the oven or store them in an airtight container to savor over the next few days. Perfectly easy, deliciously comforting, and a sure crowd-pleaser—this is banana baking at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.

Step 4

Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Add the milk and gently fold in any optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if desired.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 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 allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(997.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3283.3

Total Fat 183.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 445.7mg	0%
Sodium 1940.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 386.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 199.3g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 47.5IU	0%
Calcium 194.6mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2085.0mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 45.4%