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Brown Sugar Banana Muffins

Moist Brown Sugar Banana Muffins That Will Brighten Your Day

These Brown Sugar Banana Muffins are irresistibly moist and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can use whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg
  • 2-3 medium Ripe bananas The riper, the better!
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 large Eggs Or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can use almond or plant-based milk
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) For added crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Use dark or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Sugar Banana Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk with the mashed bananas.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Evenly distribute muffin batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and fluffy.

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