Delicious and Moist Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

These easy banana muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or a quick snack. Made with ripe bananas, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and full of banana goodness. They are quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. This recipe will become your go-to whenever you have overripe bananas on hand. Enjoy these homemade muffins with a cup of coffee or tea, or pack them for a delicious on-the-go snack.

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
3. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips to add some extra texture and flavor to the muffins.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, serve and enjoy the delicious homemade banana muffins!

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