Banana Bread Muffins

These Banana Bread Muffins are so soft and fluffy. Feel free to make this easy banana muffins recipe plain or load them with chocolate chips or toasted nuts. They are the perfect grab and go breakfast when you are short on time.

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• Banana Muffins
• Why This Recipe Works
• Key Ingredients
• How to Make Banana Bread Muffins
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Variations
• Recipe FAQs
• Other Banana Muffin Recipes
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Banana Muffins

We go through quite a few bananas every week.  I eat the green ones and save the brown ones for banana waffles or sour cream banana bread.

Our kids are picky about what they eat for breakfast.  Most days, they just grab a protein shake or a cliff bar. But I have found that they will reach for those if I make muffins first.

Although, if I make these banana muffins without chocolate chips, my kids will let me know that the chocolate is missing. I guess they have the same sweet tooth as I do.

Why This Recipe Works

Baking banana bread muffins is so much quicker than baking a loaf of banana bread. A batch of these muffins can be baked in 18 minutes, compared to a loaf of bread which is usually 60 minutes.

Muffins are much more convenient to grab and go when you are in a hurry. A muffin in a liner is much easier to eat in the car than a jar of chia pudding. Am I right?

These easy banana muffins taste just like banana bread, just a little bit lighter and fluffier. The best part is how moist and delicious they are.

Another great thing is that this is an easy one-bowl recipe. Yay for making less mess in the kitchen, right?

Key Ingredients

This banana bread muffin recipe is easy to make with simple pantry items that you probably already have on hand. Make sure to buy extra bananas because you will want to make these again and again.

• Sugar - A mixture of brown sugar and granulated sugar sweetens the muffins.
• Oil - Used to give the muffins moisture and a soft tender texture. Make sure you use a neutral flavored oil. Melted butter can also be used.
• Bananas - The key to a good banana muffin is ripe bananas. Dark and spotty bananas will give the the best sweet flavor.
• Large Egg - Adds moisture and holds the ingredients together.
• Flour - We use all purpose flour in most of our recipes. Use the fluff and spoon method, so you are not adding too much. See how to measure flour if you are unsure.
• Cinnamon - Adds a delicious warm flavor.
• Baking Essentials - Baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt are basics that everyone usually has on hand.
• Optional Mix-In's - You can leave the muffins plain if you like. Or add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

How to Make Banana Bread Muffins

Follow this chocolate chip banana bread muffin recipe for a quick and easy breakfast treat. Line the tin with cupcake liners, mix the batter, and wait while they bake. You really cannot go wrong with this recipe.

1. Mix the oil and sugars together in a large bowl. Add the egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas and mix again.
2. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Beat just until combined.
3. Gently stir in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
4. Spoon the batter evenly into a prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle with a few extra chocolate chips and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

BRUCREW TIP: Do not overbake the muffins. You want them to be moist and delicious. Ours were done in 18 minutes. All ovens bake a little differently, so yours may be done in a little less or a little more.

Storage Recommendations

If kept in an airtight container on the counter, the banana muffins will stay soft for 4-5 days.

These muffins are also freezer-friendly, so make a double batch and have some on hand later for breakfast or a late-night snack.

Tips and Variations

• Use extra-ripe bananas for the best flavor. If the bananas on your counter are not quite ready, check out our post on how to quickly ripen bananas.
• Do NOT over mix your batter. This can make your muffins tough.
• All ovens run differently. Check the muffins a few minutes before the timer goes off. Insert a toothpick into the center. The muffins are done if they come out with a few moist crumbs.
• Change up the flavor of the recipe by adding shredded coconut, toasted nuts, or berries.

Recipe FAQs

Other Banana Muffin Recipes

• Chocolate Banana Muffins
• Banana Butterscotch Muffins
• Banana Nutella Muffins
• Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Banana Pineapple Muffins
• Banana Coconut Muffins

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*This post was first published in February 2013. The post was updated and republished in September 2022.