Description
Soft, fluffy, and warmly spiced — these Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins capture the comforting flavor of banana bread in easy-to-grab muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Optional:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugars, melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until blended (do not overmix). Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Add 1 tbsp sour cream or yogurt for an even moister crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
