Delicious Banana Muffins at Home

Banana muffins are a classic comfort food that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. They’re moist, flavorful, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
3. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in melted butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in chopped nuts or pecans, if using.
6. Fill muffin cups batter 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For extra moist muffins, use overripe bananas with brown spots.
• If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
• You can add other mix-ins to your muffins, such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or streusel topping.
• Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Enjoy your delicious homemade banana muffins!

I hope this article helps you make perfect banana muffins every time.

Additional Variations:

• Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
• Blueberry Banana Muffins: Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter.
• Strawberry Banana Muffins: Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries to the batter.
• Nutty Banana Muffins: Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the batter.

With a little creativity, you can endless variations on this classic recipe. So get baking and enjoy!