Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Brown Sugar Banana Muffins are a perfect way to use up ripe bananas. These easy-to-make muffins are a great breakfast or snack option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping (Optional):
- Coarse sugar or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar or chopped nuts if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ cup chocolate chips or walnuts.
- These muffins freeze well and are perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
