Banana Muffins Recipe
Ready to embark on a delicious journey into the world of banana muffins? These moist and flavorful treats have a rich history, originating from the United States during the Great Depression.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add the melted butter into the mashed bananas, stirring until well combined. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain the muffins' texture.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!