Banana Muffin Recipe

Banana muffins are the best. I love these muffins because they are the reminiscent of childhood banana bread aromas. Using ripe bananas, baking soda, and baking powder, we’ll craft moist, mini muffins with an authentic banana flavor. 

Opt for a chocolate chip twist, a crumb topping, or classic banana nut. With the right muffin tin, melted butter, and a blend of wet and dry ingredients, you’ll love this recipe.

Ready to make the best banana muffin recipe that stands out? Let’s begin!

Moist Banana Muffin Ingredients

Before we dive into the baking process, let’s make sure you’ve gathered all the necessary ingredients. 

Begin with mashed bananas, the cornerstone of moist, flavorful banana muffins reminiscent of nostalgic banana bread. Combine with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and baking powder to ensure a stellar rise. 

The rich essence of melted butter, paired with eggs, introduces moisture and structure. Don’t skip vanilla extract for that quintessential muffin flavor, and a dash of salt for balance.

Craving a twist? Add a cup of chocolate chips or embrace a crumb topping. With your muffin tin and muffin cups on standby, you’re set to make these muffins and cherish the banana flavor magic. Let’s dive into the batter and baking!

Banana Muffin Recipe Baking Tools

First off, you’ll need to gather all your baking tools. It’s always more fun when you’re prepared and everything is within reach. Plus, it saves you the hassle of having to rummage through your kitchen drawers mid-baking. Having all your tools ready beforehand just makes the entire process smoother and more enjoyable.

• Muffin tin: Crucial for crafting those mini muffin delights or full-sized banana muffins. Opt for a 12-cup, non-stick muffin pan, ensuring a smooth release of each treat.
• Mixing bowls: Separate your mashed ripe bananas and melted butter into a smaller bowl, and your dry ingredients, like baking powder and baking soda, into a larger one.
• A whisk: To merge the banana bread essence with the other ingredients flawlessly.
• Measuring apparatus: Precision is paramount, especially when deciding whether to add chocolate chips or go for a classic banana nut.

And a quick pro-tip: never underestimate oven mitts, especially when retrieving your warm, crumb-topped or chocolate chip muffins. Now, with tools at the ready, let’s make this recipe come alive!

How to Make Banana Muffins Soft and Moist 

The perfect texture of banana muffins is in the technique of combining wet and dry ingredients.

With your tools at hand, combine dry ingredients: two cups of all-purpose flour, one and a half teaspoons of baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, in another, blend three mashed ripe bananas, sugar, melted butter, and two eggs for that authentic banana flavor. Carefully merge wet with dry, ensuring not to overmix; a lumpy muffin batter promises perfectly moist muffins. 

So, there you have it! I’ve combined the wet and dry ingredients, ready to be spooned into the muffin tin.

Basic Banana Muffins – The Baking Process

Getting ready for the best banana muffins ever? Preheat the oven to 350°F. As it warms, line your muffin pan with nonstick spray and paper cups. Fill them two-thirds with the delicious banana muffin batter, ensuring they don’t overflow.

Once hot, the muffins bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick emerges clean from the center. These muffins rise beautifully, turning golden brown. The aroma? Like banana bread meets chocolate chip banana bread!

Though tempting, allow the muffins to cool. They’re moist, just like the favorite banana recipe you love. Thinking of making a recipe twist? Add mini chocolate chips or bake mini muffins. Many say, “I’ve made these muffins, and they’re easy to make!” Plus, you can freeze banana muffins and they’d still taste good!

And there we have it! Our freshly baked banana muffins are ready. The aroma filling the kitchen is just divine and I can hardly wait to taste one. Patience is key though, as they need to cool down before we can enjoy them.

Perfect Homemade Banana Muffins Tips

Achieving the perfect texture in your baked goods is all about balance; it’s that elusive sweet spot between too dry and too moist. When it comes to banana muffins, I’ve found a few tricks that help me hit that mark every time.

• Use ripe bananas: The riper the banana, the moister the muffin. This is because ripe bananas contain more sugar, which adds moisture.
• Don’t overmix: Stirring the batter until just combined helps prevent a tough texture. Overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to develop too much, resulting in a dense muffin.
• Bake at the right temperature: Baking at a slightly lower temperature for a longer time can help ensure a moist, tender crumb. I typically bake my banana muffins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes.
• Cool properly: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. This stops the cooking process and prevents them from becoming too dry.

Mastering the texture of banana muffins is a delicate dance between ingredients, mixing, baking, and cooling. But with these tips, you’re well on your way to the perfect muffin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

So, there you have it! I’ve shown you how to make the delightful banana muffins. I tested this recipe and I promise, you won’t regret it!

From gathering your ingredients, prepping your baking tools, to mixing and baking, this fantastic recipe is all pretty straightforward.

Remember, getting the perfect texture is key. Next time you’ve got some ripe bananas, don’t toss them out—make some scrumptious muffins instead.

My family loves this recipe – I’m sure you’ll love this great recipe, too!

Banana Muffin Recipe

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Recipe by Big Mama Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

18

minutes

Calories

200

kcal

These delicious and moist banana muffins are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and have a soft, fluffy texture that will leave you wanting more. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert!

Ingredients

• 2 cups 2 all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon 1 baking powder

• 1 teaspoon 1 baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 salt

• 1/2 cup 1/2 unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup 3/4 granulated sugar

• 2 large 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon 1 vanilla extract

• 3 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup 1/2 milk

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
• Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix well.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.
• Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

• Muffin tin
• Paper liners
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Electric mixer or handheld mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoon or rubber spatula
• Wire rack