best banana muffins
Here's a delicious banana muffin recipe that's easy to make and yields moist, flavorful muffins, totally irresistible:
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup milk
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans), chocolate chips, or dried fruit for added texture and flavor
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, enjoy your delicious banana muffins! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
These banana muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. They're moist, tender, and bursting with banana flavor. Feel free to customize them with your favorite mix-ins or toppings for extra indulgence. Enjoy!