Description
These Moist Maple Cinnamon Banana Muffins are a simple, kid-approved breakfast treat made with overripe bananas and real maple syrup. They stay moist for days and require no stand mixer, making them perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ¼ cup real maple syrup (60ml)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (57g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with ½ teaspoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the melted butter and maple syrup, whisking until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the banana mixture into the well, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; stop as soon as the dry ingredients are moistened.
- If using, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use the ripest bananas possible (black peels) for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off to avoid dryness. These muffins stay moist for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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