These Banana Cranberry Muffins are the perfect blend of sweetness from ripe bananas and tartness from fresh cranberries. They are moist, flavorful, and make for a great breakfast or snack option. Easy to make and loved by both kids and adults!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture and stir well.
- Gradually fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
Dried cranberries add a burst of flavor and a chewy texture to the muffins.
These muffins can be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.
You can substitute fresh cranberries for dried cranberries for a more tart flavor.