Banana Muffins
I don’t eat muffins for breakfast very often, but when I do, I gravitate to either banana or blueberry varieties. No doubt a big part of that is that they both tend to have a dessert-like consistency and flavor to them. If I’m going to have something sweet for breakfast, I’m going to go all-in! I’ve been making these easy banana muffins for ages now and I’ve yet to find another recipe that I like better. These turn out fluffy, moist and tasting just like banana bread… a breakfast win, for sure.
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I love that this recipe makes more than the standard 12 muffins because they freeze wonderfully. I’ll typically leave a handful of muffins out for a few days’ worth of breakfasts, then freeze the remaining ones. After a quick zap in the microwave, they’re perfect.
What are your favorite types of muffins?
Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (218 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and coarsely mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two standard-size muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until completely combined. Gently stir in the banana.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and, using a rubber spatula, fold the batter together until just blended.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full. Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack and cool slightly before removing and serving. The muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
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Can I add walnuts to this recipe?! Does anyone have a good crumb topping recipe? Thanks!
Hi Rachel, Walnuts would be great! Do it!
Made these this morning. Thank you for the recipe. I used bananas at the stage before one is ready to toss them, I like the flavor better, added 2 tbsp of cinnamon and only 1 1/12 cups sugar and I didn’t have any baking soda. Love them!
These have been on constant rotation at my house since I needed to find a recipe for overripe bananas in January! My 4 year old daughter would eat them all in one week if I let her. I frequently end up using a 5th banana & keeping everything else the same & end up with 24. I just pulled a batch out of the oven & have been making them every 2-3 wks for the past 8 months!!
My husband just said they were excellent! I am looking for new recipes and plan to try the top 10 list. Since I had ripe bananas I skipped number one but I will make and review later this week!
I had two bananas overly ripe, so I looked for a recipe and I found this one. So I adjusted the recipe for two bananas and it came out wonderful. I’m glad one found this recipe. I will make this time and time again. Thanks!
These muffins were delicious! I loved them. My daughter helped me make them and they were wonderful. You should definitely make these great muffins for a great snack. I made them healthier by using applesauce instead of oil and used half whole wheat flour and half white flower. This recipe is worth anybody’s time.
I have made this muffins four times now. And each time they are a massive hit!
Although I must confess I make one small addition – I put a single Lindt milk truffle ball in the middle ;-) So they’re Banana ‘Surprise’ Muffins!
One guy at work said ‘These are the best muffins I’ve ever had in my life! And I’m not just saying that!!’.
My neighbour tonight said ‘Those are so good I can’t find the words to describe them! Hmmmmnnnn? Yum!!!!’ LOL LOL LOL
Thank you Michelle for THE banana muffin recipe :-)
Update to the banana ‘surprise’ muffins! Try frozen Rolos!
My son has a dairy & egg allergy, so I sub applesauce for egg, cut the sugar in half, and add dairy free mini chocolate chips….delicious. It’s my “go to” banana muffin recipe, both kids (5 & 2) love them!
Im currently nesting so i made these to freeze, whats the best container to freeze them in? My daughters will eat about 9 a day plus whoevers watching them while im having baby so probably a full dozen to be frozen together
Hi Amanda, I just let them cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and place in a ziploc bag.
These are delicious! I made them today and also added a bit of turbinado sugar mixed with nutmeg and cinnamon on top of the muffins before baking. Gave them a nice crunch on top! Thanks for yet another yummy, easy recipe!
I finally got around to making these – I was put off by the amount of sugar, but I read a comment from someone who had used half, so that’s what I did, and they are really, really good – if you are at all hesitant about the sugar/sweetness, I can say without a doubt that 1 cup works, they still taste awesome, and the texture is still light and crumbly (not dense like banana bread).
This is a great recipe!! It made 12 muffins plus a loaf of banana bread, and all of it was moist and tasty! Thank you!! I will definitely make this again when I have ripe bananas to use :)
Oh so delish! I had half a cup of frozen blueberries in the freezer, so I added them to the muffins and I think they complimented the recipe very well. Thanks :)
I used to eat a muffin everyday for breakfast. I don’t eat them much any more but now I’m craving these!
OMG!! Let me start with that …..
I have been using the same banana bread recipe for years, and just love it. But the picture of your muffins looked so scrumptious, and I had some ripe bananas on the counter, so I just had to try. After all, the worse that could happen, is that I would have fresh banana muffins.
So, I just pulled them out of the oven, waited a few minutes, and took a bite …. OMG!! So moist, and flavorful and crisp on the edges. They are PERFECT!!
Great Job Michelle. I think I love them more than my favorite recipe.
BTW, is there an ingredient difference between banana muffins and banana bread??
(Has your “little one” arrived yet??)
Thanks Michelle for another phenomenal recipe.
Hi Lizz, So glad you enjoyed these muffins! I’ve seen tons of different variations on banana muffins and bread, I think it just depends on if you prefer them/it fluffy, more dense, etc. No baby yet! :)
Michelle,
I haven’t been on social media for most of today. Did your little baby show up yet?
The muffins look great too.
Annamaria
Hi Annamaria, Not yet! He must be cozy in there :)
My favorite muffins are blueberry. Crumb or no crumb topping.
I can tell from the ingredient list that these are not light, but I can also tell that they are probably a wonderful banana treat, sweet and moist! They look yummy!
You won’t believe this but I’m getting set to make these very muffins today. I saw your pic and they looked so familiar! I’ve been making this recipe of Giada’s for a few years. It’s my son’s very favorite and it is indeed so sweet and delicious. :)
Hi there, I didnt read through all the comments, but here is a great banana cake recipe… It’s to die for!
http://www.food.com/recipe/banana-nut-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-paula-deen-129104
Absolutely delicious muffins, Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Michelle
These are best muffins I have eaten / made, and i have literally made them all!!! well done! I love your blog, it os one of the best I have visited. Watch out martha stewart!
thanks for the great recipes!
Emily
Hi, Michelle. If I make these as mini-muffins, do I keep the same oven temp and just bake in less time? Sorry if it’s a stupid question …. thanks!
Hi Dee, Not a stupid question! Yes, same temperature, just reduce the baking time. Enjoy!
Thanks, Michelle. I made 24 mini muffins and had enough to bake about 8 regular size. They are delicious and the kids LOVE them.
Hi wanted to try this recipe (because it looks divine), but its there anyway you can tell me the recipe of making 9 cupcakes instead of 18? I live alone so dont think i can finish eating 18 in time.
Hi Ashley, To make nine, simply halve all of the ingredients. You could also make the full recipe and freeze the extras. Simply warm up one at a time as you need them.
I have a question. Can you bake these muffins without the cupcake liners?
Hi Savannah, Yes! Just be sure to grease your muffin cup pan.
Hey! I just thought I would let you know that the best recipe I have ever found incorporates white chocolate bits into it. They are DIVINE. Here is the recipe:
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
½ cup sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
2 ounces white chocolate pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & cooled
3 very ripe large bananas- mashed well
1 tsp. vanilla extract
– Preheat 350F & place oven rack in middle of oven
– Spray muffin tin with cooking spray
– In a large bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white chocolate – set aside
– In a medium sized bowl combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter & vanilla. With a spatula lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (will be chunky) – do not over mix!
– Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins
– Bake about 20-25 min or until toothpick is clean
** To mash bananas = use potato masher, fork
I made these last night and they are heavenly! I didn’t have vegetable oil but canola oil was a perfect subsitute and I added chocolate chips as well! They came out dense and moist and the aroma that filled the house was unbelievable. Thank you for sharing!
hey what type of sugar is it? granulated or caster??? need to know , as making them tomorrow!!!! cant wait to try them!!!
Hi Soph, Sorry for the confusion; it is granulated sugar.
These muffins are just out of the oven, ate one while still pretty warm, just couldn’t resist the tempting aroma. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely make them again, and again, and again……..
I just Doubled it. Turned out great thx guys! Love IT!! :)