Sinfully Moist Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine butter and granulated sugar; beat until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
4. Add mashed bananas and buttermilk; mix until blended.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just blended.
6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Bananas are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
• Muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas that are too ripe to eat.
• Muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.