Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of banana muffins with this delightful recipe inspired by Napoleon's favorite treat. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make and will surely be a hit with your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each tin 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 before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Napoleon's Banana Muffins!
Interesting Facts
Bananas were reportedly Napoleon Bonaparte's favorite fruit, hence the name of this recipe.
Banana muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas and reduce food waste.
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins like nuts, chocolate, or dried fruit.