Get ready to transform your ordinary morning routine with these mind-blowing Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine biting into a perfectly moist, warmly spiced muffin that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and aromatic cinnamon - it's like a hug for your mouth. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to deliver bakery-quality muffins right from your own kitchen, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Ensure there are no large lumps for even mixing.
- Add the 1/3 cup of melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. The mixture should be slightly warm but not hot.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt into the banana mixture. This will help to activate the baking soda and enhance the flavor.
- Next, add 3/4 cup of sugar to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated. You can adjust the sugar amount based on your sweetness preference.
- Crack in 1 large egg and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix everything together until the egg is fully blended into the batter.
- Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the flour into the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
- Once the batter is mixed, use a spoon or ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise while baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- After baking, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious cinnamon banana bread muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
Tips
- Use overripe bananas: The darker and spottier the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep muffins tender and light.
- Check doneness with the toothpick test: A clean toothpick means perfectly baked muffins.
- Room temperature ingredients blend better: Let eggs and butter sit out for about 30 minutes before mixing.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin to prevent breaking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
