Fluffy Banana Muffins
Delightfully moist and flavorful, these fluffy banana muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, making use of ripe bananas with ease.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed) Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter You can use either vegetable oil or melted butter.
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla extract to the bananas, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Fluffy banana muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. They are delicious on their own, but you can also spread a little butter on top for extra flavor. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze them for 2-3 months.
