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Banana Bread Muffins (Moist, Soft, and Perfect for Quick Baking)
Isla Marie

Banana Bread Muffins

Soft and moist muffins made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. These banana bread muffins bake quickly and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or nonstick spray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
Step 2. Mash the Bananas
  1. Place bananas in a bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth.
Step 3. Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Step 4. Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5. Mix the Batter
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined.
Step 6. Add Optional Mix-Ins
  1. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts if using.
Step 7. Fill the Muffin Tin
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Step 8. Bake the Muffins
  1. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9. Cool and Serve
  1. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

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Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft.
  • Optional mix-ins add extra texture and sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.