Easy Banana Muffins
Easy Banana Muffins are just the ticket for a quick breakfast. One bowl and no mixer required with this simple recipe. Perfect for busy mornings and so good, that you might need a double batch!
Banana Muffins always remind me of my grandma. She made countless batches of banana muffins for us growing up and they were always my favorite. This is a slight variation on my Easy Pumpkin Bread and it’s just as delicious.
There’s about a 10 minute window for bananas being just right to eat. I don’t really like them green and when they start to get a few spots, they are too ripe.
This is the reason I always have bananas on hand that are ready to be made into banana bread and I’m not complaining. I love making banana bread with pecans, Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins and on occasion chocolate banana bread and these Chocolate Chip Muffins.
How to Make Banana Muffins
- Add 2-3 peeled bananas to a bowl and mash with a fork.
2. Next, add butter, sugar, milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and kosher salt.
4. Stir until thoroughly combined.
5. Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
6. Using a large spoon or muffin scoop to fill the tins evenly.
7. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Remove muffins to a wire rack to cool.
9. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container.
How long will banana muffins last?
Banana Muffins will stay fresh 1 – 2 days at room temperature and up to 5 days if refrigerated.
Can you freeze banana muffins?
Place muffins in a single layer in a zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw muffins in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature or heat in a 325° oven for 15 minutes.
How to Make a Banana Bread Loaf
- Spray a 8 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Fill with banana bread batter and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
- Wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap to store on counter for 1-2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
Recipe Variations
- Vegetable oil can be substituted for butter.
- Buttermilk can be substituted for milk.
- Mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Add 1/2 cup of raisins or chocolate chips.
If you like these muffins, you might also want to try these Banana Pancakes for a healthy and delicious breakfast!
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Easy Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place mashed bananas to a bowl with eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and kosher salt to banana mixture and stir until combined.
- Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
- Fill tins with batter.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove muffins to a wire rack to cool.
Can I cut down on the sugar on this recipe? And use like Splenda? I use 1/4 cup of applesauce instead of oil or butter, gives it a little richer flavor and texture. Just a FYI for you. Please let me know.
Thank you,
Hi Kathy,
I think splenda would work just fine. I have not tried cutting down the sugar amount.
~ Milisa