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Easy Banana Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Shinee
Soft and tender banana muffins with delicate moist crumbs and full of banana flavor! Simple one-bowl muffins in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 4 frozen medium-to-large bananas thawed Note 1
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) toasted chopped walnuts optional
  • ½ cup (100 g) bittersweet chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line 16 regular-size muffin cups with paper liners and lightly spray with non-stick spray. (Note 2)
  • In a large bowl, mash thawed bananas with a fork or wooden spoon.
  • Add sugar, melted butter and vanilla extract, and mix everything until combined.
  • Then stir in lightly beaten egg.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined. Don't overman the batter.
  • Add walnuts and/or chocolate chips, if using.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. (TIP: Use a large cookie scoop to evenly divide the batter. 1 scoop into each muffin cup.)
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Note 1: 4 medium bananas equal to 2 cups of mashed bananas. Do NOT discard the juices from thawed bananas, use everything for making the batter.
Note 2: Since this banana muffin recipe has lower fat content, I prefer to spray the paper liners with cooking spray. That way, muffins don't stick to the paper.
Mini Muffins: You can also make 24 mini muffins instead. Bake mini muffins for about 15 minutes.
Storing Directions:
- Store muffins, covered, on the counter for up to 3 days.
- Or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These muffins also freeze well. Place the muffins in airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Servings: 1 muffin
Calories: 213kcal
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 179mg