Soft and Moist Banana Muffins (Printable Format)
Soft moist muffins loaded with ripe banana and warm spices, ready in 35 minutes for breakfast or snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 1/4 cup milk
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined—some lumps should remain. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins.
05 - Divide batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These muffins stay incredibly moist for days thanks to all those ripe bananas working their magic
- The recipe comes together in one bowl with barely any effort perfect for lazy mornings
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- Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins stop stirring the moment the flour disappears
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly so set everything out about 20 minutes before you start
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- Use a ice cream scoop to portion batter evenly and get those beautiful bakery style domes
- Tap the muffin tin gently on the counter before baking to release any air bubbles