banana muffin recipe with oil

Banana Muffin Recipe

These moist, flavorful banana muffins are perfect for using overripe bananas and making a quick, satisfying treat any day of the week. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the natural sweetness of bananas, while the soft crumb makes each bite comforting. This recipe comes together quickly and works well with ripe or frozen bananas.

banana muffin recipe with yogurt
banana muffin recipe with yogurt

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Add walnuts if using.
  5. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups.
  6. Bake about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
banana muffin recipe toddler
banana muffin recipe toddler

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Additional Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins