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Moist and Fluffy Banana Muffins with Walnuts or Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist, fluffy banana muffins made with ripe bananas and warm vanilla. A quick and easy treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or school lunches, featuring optional walnuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using) until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Then add granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), the large egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Stir until just combined and no large streaks of flour remain—avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed through the batter.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full for optimal rise and shape.
  7. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

  • Use extra-ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months; store them in a freezer bag with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
  • For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle oats or sugar on top of the batter before baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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