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    Home / Breakfast

    Moist Banana Bread Muffins

    Last update: Jun 14, 2024 Published: May 4, 2022 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    Savor the taste of my favorite banana bread recipe in minutes with this easy and simple banana bread muffin recipe. They're soft, moist, and bursting with banana flavor. Whip them up with just a few basic ingredients for a quick breakfast delight.

    Banana muffins on a plate with forks
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients you need
    • How to Make Simple Banana Bread Muffins
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Tips for Moist Banana Muffins
    • Storage instructions
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • Recipe Questions
    • More Muffin Recipes
    • Banana Bread Muffins

    These delicious banana bread muffins are a timeless treat that you can enjoy year-round, but they truly shine when autumn arrives, offering that cozy and comforting essence we all crave.

    Plus, they're the perfect solution for those overripe bananas sitting on your countertop, infusing your dessert with an incredible depth of flavor like in my banana bread cookies. 

    Banana muffin recipe is a breakfast delight, perfect with a delicious topping or glaze that elevates their flavor. They're a morning favorite, turning each bite into a sweet indulgence.

    Made mostly from ripe bananas, these delicious banana muffins have a moist texture and natural sweetness. You can easily mix in chocolate chips or spices. It's a great recipe for breakfast, especially with some sweet icing or a rich topping.

    Why you'll love this recipe


    • Simple & Quick Recipe: Made with straightforward ingredients, no need for buttermilk or sour cream to make this easy muffin recipe.
    • Natural Sweetness & Rich Banana Flavor: Thanks to ripe bananas, these muffins have a natural sweetness and an unmistakable banana taste.
    • Moist muffins: The moisture from 3 ripe bananas gives these muffins their soft and moist consistency.
    • Versatile: Easy to customize with add-ins like nuts, mini chocolate chips, spices, cinnamon crumb topping or a vanilla maple syrup glaze.
    • Perfect for any time: Ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

    Craving for more Banana recipes? Give these a try: Moist chocolate chip banana bread, double chocolate banana bread, banana walnut cake.

    Ingredients you need

    You need these ingredients to make these moist banana muffins:

    • Butter: Use only softened unsalted butter, and if you still wish to replace it with oil, it's entirely possible to use a vegetable oil like coconut oil, or for those who like bold savors like olive oil. 
    • Brown sugar: Only use dark brown sugar to add a rich caramel flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the banana, and gives the muffins a darker color.
    • Egg: Use a large egg at room temperature; if you haven't had time to take it out of the fridge in advance, let it rest a little in a bowl of hot water.
    • Bananas: Use ripe bananas (with skin that has brown spots but is still yellow inside, not brown bananas or black bananas inside).
    • Flour: Use all-purpose flour, which can be replaced with white whole-wheat flour for a denser texture and more nutritious muffins with added fiber.
    • Baking powder: A mixture of baking soda and baking powder.
    • Vanilla and Salt: Pure vanilla extract and table salt to bring out the flavors.
    • Cinnamon: Optional add ground cinnamon to enhance the banana flavor.
    Banana muffins cut in half

    How to Make Simple Banana Bread Muffins

    Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!

    Step 1: Place banana chunks in a medium bowl and using a fork, mash them into a banana mixture with some chunks left.

    Bowl with chopped bananas
    Bowl with mashed bananas

    Step 2: Place the melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar and obtain a smooth mixture.

    Step 3: Then add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla and whisk together again with an electric mixer to incorporate.

    mixing bowl with wet ingredients
    mixing bowl with ingredients

    Step 4: Finish by adding the all-purpose flour baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and add ground cinnamon. Then mix this time with a spatula to avoid overmixing the batter and until you have a homogeneous muffin batter, thick with some lumps.

    Bowl with dry ingredients
    Large bowl with banana muffin batter

    Bake muffins

    Step 5: Preheat oven to 428°F / 220°C and set up a muffin pan with muffin liners or paper liners and pour the banana muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups with a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop to measure the quantities.

    Step 6: Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 392°F / 200°C and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes until banana muffins are puffed and golden on top.

    >> Check the banana bread muffins by sticking a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin and it should come out clean with a few crumbs.

    Enjoy! Remove the banana muffins from the muffin tin and cool on a wire rack, or enjoy warm.

    muffin pan with muffins before baking
    Muffin pan with baked muffins

    Serving Suggestions

    • With a Pat of Butter: Serve warm with a little butter for a simple, classic touch.
    • Drizzle of Honey: Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
    • Cream Cheese Spread: Pair with a spread of cream cheese for a creamy contrast.
    • Nut Butter: Top with Peanut butter or almond butter for added protein and flavor.
    • Fresh Fruit: Serve alongside fresh berries or slices of banana for a fruity addition.
    • Yogurt: Enjoy with a side of Greek yogurt for a balanced breakfast.
    • Maple Syrup: Drizzle with maple syrup for a sweet breakfast treat.
    • Chocolate Spread: Top with Nutella or another chocolate spread for a decadent option.
    • Cinnamon Sugar: Dust with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for a spiced twist.
    • Chopped Nuts: Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
    • Apple Compote: Pair with a side of warm apple compote for a seasonal touch.
    Banana bread muffin on a wire rack

    Tips for Moist Banana Muffins

    • Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots.
    • Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife to avoid using too much flour, which can make the muffins dry.
    • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your eggs, bananas and butter are at room temperature. This helps create a smooth batter and even baking.
    • Don't Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense and tough muffins.
    • Fill Evenly: Fill each muffin cup about ⅔ to ¾ full to ensure they bake evenly and have a nice rise.
    • Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist.

    Storage instructions

    Room temperature: Place banana bread muffins in an airtight container and you can keep them for up to 1 week at room temperature. You can reheat them slightly in the microwave to make them a little softer.

    How to freeze? You can store muffins in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place them in a freezer bag or plastic wrap once they are cooled and put them in your freezer. 

    Defrost: Let them come back to room temperature or use the defrost function on your microwave.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: Add chocolate chips or chocolate chunk to the batter for a sweet treat.
    • Walnut Banana Muffins: Fold in chopped walnuts (or pecans) for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
    • Blueberry Banana Muffins: Mix in fresh or frozen blueberries for a fruity twist like these chocolate chip blueberry muffins.
    • Peanut Butter Banana Muffins: Swirl in some peanut butter or add peanut butter chips for a rich, nutty flavor.
    • Cinnamon Banana Muffins: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the batter and sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mix on top before baking.
    • Oatmeal Banana Muffins: Add rolled oats to the batter for a hearty, wholesome texture like these banana oatmeal muffins.
    • Apple Banana Muffins: Fold in small diced apples and a pinch of cinnamon for a delicious autumnal flavor.
    • Pumpkin Banana Muffins: Add some pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice like these pumpkin banana muffins.
    • Espresso Banana Muffins: Add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter like these cappuccino muffins.
    • Cinnamon crumb topping: As in my buttermilk blueberry muffins recipe, with a cinnamon streusel topping perfect for muffins.
    • Add a sugar glaze: Like these recipes for lemon muffins with glaze or these lemon poppy seed muffins with glaze.

    Recipe Questions

    How do I make my banana bread muffins moist?

    Use very ripe bananas, don’t overmix the batter, and measure your flour correctly. Adding ingredients like yogurt or sour cream can also increase moisture.

    Can I make mini muffins with this recipe?

    Yes, simply use a mini muffin tin and adjust the baking time to around 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Can I use frozen bananas for banana muffins?

    Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Thaw them completely and drain any excess liquid before mashing them.

    More Muffin Recipes

    • Double Chocolate banana muffins
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      Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
    • How to make nutella muffins recipe
      Nutella Swirl Muffins
    • Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Muffins cut in 2 with a fork

    I hope you love these easy banana bread muffins. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 muffins
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    Description

    Recipe for banana bread muffins (for 12 large muffins)


    Ingredients

    • 110 g (1 stick) butter - melted or softened
    • 120 g (½ cup) Brown sugar 
    • 1 egg - large at room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
    • 3 bananas - ripes about 350 g
    • 220 g (1 ½ cups) flour - all-purpose
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground - optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 428°F / 220°C and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
    2. In a small bowl mash the bananas with a fork.
    3. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 2 - 3 minutes.
    4. Add egg, vanilla extract, mashed bananas and mix again for 1 minute.
    5. Mix in the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon ground and salt with a flexible spatula or wooden spoon.
    6. Fill the paper cups and bake for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 392°F/ 200°C and bake for another 18-20 minutes.
    7. Let the muffins cool completely.

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    Notes

    Storage: In a covered storage box for about 1 week at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Option: Add chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the mixture.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: muffins, cake, breakfast
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 204
    • Sugar: 13.4 g
    • Sodium: 212.6 mg
    • Fat: 8.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 30.8 g
    • Protein: 2.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 35.2 mg

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    1. Sab

      June 14, 2024 at 9:56 am

      Wow, these banana muffins look delicious and super moist! Must try ASAP!

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