Banana Muffins Recipe
Originating from the United States in the early 20th century, the banana muffins recipe has stood the test of time, becoming a staple in households globally.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Mixing spoon or electric mixer
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt, then gently fold in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.