Description
A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a soft, fluffy texture, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas: About 1 ½ cups when mashed.
- 1/3 cup melted butter:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda:
- Pinch of salt:
- 3/4 cup sugar:
- 1 large egg: Beaten.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour:
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional): Chopped.
- Powdered sugar (optional): For dusting on top.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and stir in the melted butter.
- Add baking soda and salt, then mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, then add walnuts if using.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough muffins.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Avoid opening the oven door too soon while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana muffins, baking, easy recipe, breakfast, snacks