Brown Sugar Banana Muffins Recipe
These Brown Sugar Banana Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of brown sugar. Moist and flavorful, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a quick snack any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Blend wet and dry: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle brown sugar or oats on top before baking.
- Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
