Easy Banana Bread Muffins Recipe

Got bananas turning browner than your morning toast? Don’t toss them—bake these fluffy banana bread muffins instead!

This easy banana bread muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sneaking chocolate chips into your day. Made with simple ingredients, these homemade banana muffins are moist, sweet, and totally foolproof. Plus, they’re easily customizable for healthy banana bread muffins (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

18-20 minutes

Servings

12 muffins

Nutrition (per muffin)

Calories: 180 | Fat: 7g | Carbs: 28g | Protein: 3g | Sugar: 14g

Ingredients for the Best Banana Muffin Recipe

• 3 overripe bananas (the spottier, the sweeter!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for healthier banana muffins)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness)
• 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan banana muffins)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for healthy banana bread muffins)
• 1 tsp baking soda (the secret to fluffy muffins)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but delicious)
• 1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans—pick your favorite!)

How to Make Banana Bread Muffins (Step-by-Step)

1. Preheat & Prep

• Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.

2. Mash the Bananas

• In a bowl, mash bananas with a fork. A few lumps are fine—no one likes a smooth criminal.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.

4. Add Dry Ingredients

• Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Don’t overmix—lumpy batter = tender muffins.

5. Fold in Extras

• Add chocolate chips or nuts if using (because life’s too short for plain muffins).

6. Fill & Bake

• Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups (about ¾ full).
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool & Enjoy!

• Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
• Try not to eat them all in one sitting (we won’t judge if you do).

Tips for Perfect Banana Muffins Every Time

✔ Use super ripe bananas – The blacker, the better! They add natural sweetness.
✔ Swap for healthy banana muffins – Use whole wheat flour, honey, or reduce sugar.

✔ Freeze for later – Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

✔ Add protein – Stir in Greek yogurt or protein powder for a boost.

Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Muffin Recipe

✅ Quick & easy – Ready in 30 minutes!
✅ Great for meal prep – Breakfast solved for the week.
✅ Kid-friendly – Even picky eaters love them.
✅ Customizable – Add nuts, chocolate, or keep them simple.

Final Thought:

These banana bread muffins are the best way to rescue sad bananas. Bake a batch today and thank us later! 🍌✨

P.S. Want more ripe banana recipes? Try banana pancakes, the banana bread recipe or banana oatmeal cookies next!

Pin this recipe now and never waste a banana again! 📌

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Banana Bread Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Moist, buttery, and packed with sweet banana flavor—like a hug for your taste buds! Studded with melty chocolate chips (or crunchy nuts, if you prefer), they’re golden on top, tender inside, and perfect warm from the oven. Breakfast, snack, or sneaky dessert… no one can resist!

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Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas (the spottier, the sweeter!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for healthier banana muffins)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness)
• 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan banana muffins)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for healthy banana bread muffins)
• 1 tsp baking soda (the secret to fluffy muffins)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but delicious)
• 1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans—pick your favorite!)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.

2. Mash Bananas

• Mash bananas in a bowl—small lumps are okay!

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.

4. Add Dry Ingredients

• Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Don’t overmix.

5. Add Mix-Ins

• Fold in chocolate chips or nuts (optional).

6. Bake

• Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
• Bake 18-20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve

• Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
• Enjoy warm!

Notes

Ripe bananas = sweeter muffins (black spots = better flavor).

Healthier swap? Try whole wheat flour or honey.

Freeze well for 3 months in airtight containers.

Boost protein with Greek yogurt or protein powder.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 180Total Fat: 7gCarbohydrates: 28gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g