Basic Banana Muffins Recipe

Rating 5

As a snack or with a meal, these moist muffins go over great with the kids. The muffins fill them up and get them to eat nutritious bananas at the same time.—Lorna Greene, Harrington, Maine

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Basic Banana Muffins Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full.
  • Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 209 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Basic Banana Muffins in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p14

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Big Batch Baked Goods

We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas

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Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by tucker695

I have made this same recipe for at least 10 years. I got it out of my TOH magazine back then. They are easy to make and taste GREAT! A batch never lasts long around here!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by Heidilou

Great recipe that was easy to prepare and used items that I normally have on hand. The muffins were excellent - moist and tasty. I will definitely make this recipe again...and again!

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by brazenlove

I made it tonight for my husband's snack once he comes home from work. We both love it!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by Bean Q

Very good. Liked the flavor and how easy it was to make. Will make these more than banana bread

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2010 by jmaguin

I've made these muffins at least a dozen times. Easy, tasty, and my family loves them. Great way to use those last few over-ripe bananas.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by missdivawriter

Thanks so much for a delicious banana muffin that even I could make.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by lauraseward111

Delicious, light and moist muffins! This is my family's new favorite muffin recipe, and my 5 yr old helped with every step. We made a double batch and used equal amounts mashed ripe plums (skins removed) and bananas, plus added a bit of ground ginger and cinnamon - best muffins we've ever made!

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by jojoK76

I love these muffins! to add my own twist, I placed 1/2 tsp of peanut butter in the middle for an added bonus! These are so simple to make; I have found a new use for browned bananas! Thank you!

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by annacalifornia

As a new baker, I have had a few flops, but this was delicious! I added light sour cream and it came out very moist. will definitely use this recipe again.

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2010 by 282778

These are the best banana muffins. They come out perfectly every time and they are a big hit when I bring them in to work.

 
 

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