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Banana bread muffins are a delicious and convenient treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. They are made with ripe bananas, which provide natural sweetness and moisture. The combination of ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and spices creates a moist and flavorful muffin that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Not specified in the recipe is when to serve these muffins, but they are ideal for a quick breakfast or snack, and they can also be packed in lunches or served as a dessert.

Delicious Banana Bread Muffins

Delicious and moist banana bread muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with flavor and texture from ripe bananas and optional nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • If using chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each one to the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best served warm, can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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