The Best Banana Bread Muffins
If you’re looking for a reliable banana muffin recipe that isn’t overly sweet, these are it. They have all the cozy flavor of homemade banana bread in a portable muffin form, with a soft texture, golden tops, and just the right amount of cinnamon. They’re perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes,
Why You’ll Love These Banana Bread Muffins
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Easy to double
- Soft, moist texture
- Not overly sweet
- Freezer-friendly for quick breakfasts
- Perfect way to use up over ripe bananas
Easy Banana Bread Muffins
Soft, moist, and packed with real banana flavor, these bakery-style banana bread muffins are made with ripe bananas, a touch of cinnamon, and sour cream for an incredibly tender crumb. They're perfectly sweet without being overpowering and bake up with beautifully domed tops every time.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and prepare muffin tins with liners
- Cream butter and sugars together
- Add eggs one at a time mixing between each addition
- Mix in vanilla, sour cream + mashed bananas
- Stop mixer and add flour, and then sprinkle evenly on top: baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until just incorporated
- Fill muffin cups ¾ of the way full and use all of the batter for the 12 cups
- Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs
Ingredients
See recipe card below for full ingredient list.
Tips for Best Muffins
- Use very ripe bananas for sweetness
- Don’t overmix
- Full muffin cups generously
- Add coarse sugar on top
- Check for doneness early – pull when just done
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