Indulge in the sweet and moist Jo-Jo's Favorite Banana Muffins. These homemade muffins are bursting with the flavorful goodness of ripe bananas. With a tender crumb and a hint of cinnamon, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make and a great way to use up overripe bananas. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delectable treats!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 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, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the muffins will be.
You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.