Description
These Brown Sugar Banana Muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Featuring ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and the richness of brown sugar, they make a perfect breakfast treat or snack. Optional walnuts or chocolate chips add a delightful crunch or sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each cup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the wet ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins dense.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to give the muffins room to rise.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin to check doneness; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas as they provide the best natural sweetness and moisture for the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor if preferred.
- Optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips add texture but can be omitted for a simple banana muffin.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
