This recipe combines the sweetness of banana and mango with the grittiness of corn to create a flavorful and unique muffin. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are easy to make and will leave your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed banana, diced mango, milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these gritty banana mango corn muffins warm or at room temperature.
Interesting Facts
The combination of banana, mango, and cornmeal creates a tropical twist on classic corn muffins.
These muffins are a great way to use up ripe bananas and mangoes that might otherwise go to waste.
The grittiness of the cornmeal adds a unique texture to these muffins, making them perfect for breakfast or a snack.