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Banana Bread Recipe Muffins

This easy banana bread muffin recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas. The bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while a little cinnamon gives the muffins a warm, cozy flavor. You can enjoy them plain or add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other favorite mix-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Serve warm or allow the muffins to cool completely before storing.