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    Home » Desserts » Muffins

    Perfect Banana Muffins

    Updated: Sep 29, 2020 · Published: May 29, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    banana muffins recipe. These banana muffins (or bread) with streusel topping are the best morning breakfast recipe. You'll love this easy breakfast idea.

    Looking for the perfect banana muffins recipe?

    If you're bananas for bananas, you've landed on the right page.

    Because, whether you're looking for something like our Perfect Banana muffins (which you obviously are), or something more along the lines of a banana smoothie--which is healthy and absolutely to die for--we've got you covered.

    Heck,  you might even want to dive into one of our chocolate peanut butter banana smoothies while you're here.

    Easy Muffin Recipes Scratch

    Muffins are one of the easiest things to bake. And if you think all those store bought muffins that look absolutely gorgeous are complicated or beyond your skill level, think again.

    Give yourself a reassuring pat on the back and take a look at what we've done with our Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins.

    It's really quite simple. All you have to do is sprinkle a delightful topping over the batter before you put it in the oven to bake. Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dates, a streusel topping--whatever you like.

    If your muffin recipe doesn't specify a topping, be creative. For example, with this banana muffin recipe, I've often used chopped nuts and chocolate chips as a topping and I have to say it is absolutely DE.licious!

    I love the idea of making muffins out of bread recipes, which is exactly what I'll be trying out with several of the recipes I found in The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook. Which is an amazing cookbook, by the way.

    And as for that Perfect Banana Muffin recipe--not to brag, but you've found one!

    Easy Quick Banana Bread--or Muffins

    I woke up a good hour early this morning, checking to see if the kids would have a two-hour delay or no school because of the impending snow storm we had expected last night.

    When I looked out the window, it was easy to see the snow hadn't even started yet.


    I don't know about you, but I was always excited to have a snow day.   Needless to say, there was disappointment in our house this morning that it hadn't snowed!

    I did briefly considered making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, but didn't have any pumpkin thawed.

    With that off the table, there was nothing left to think about than the world best banana bread recipe.

    Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe

    I have seen about a gazillion recipes for banana bread muffins, but I happen to love this easy recipe that we make at our house.

    The great thing about this recipe is that it is super easy to dress up with add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or a little streusel topping.

    So... ready, set--let's make easy banana bread!

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    Kids Baking Set Real Fun in the Kitchen

    What's even better?  It is kid approved even without all the extras!  So, use up those mushy bananas and try this for breakfast, or an anytime of day snack!

    If you haven't tried to make banana muffins with your kids, you should.  A kids baking set really a lot of fun--it is a real baking kit that is made for kids.

    perfect banana muffins

    • Line your muffin pans with fun muffin pan liners.  At All She Cooks, we LOVE fun and decorative muffin pan liners because they are a great way to make less mess and be fun and festive in the kitchen while baking.  Sure, you can buy the standard muffin liners in the stores, but there is a much better selection online.
    • Mush up bananas in a plastic bag.  It makes the job less messy and it's just fun to squeeze the bag of bananas and mash them all up.  I know... kinda silly, but it really is fun. Especially for kids in the kitchen.
    • Mix the wet ingredients all together.
    • Add dry ingredients and stir together until just mixed.  No need to over-mix... just get out any lumps.
    • Spray a your favorite muffin tin with cooking spray and then divide batter evenly.  Recipe makes enough for a dozen regular size muffins.
    • Bake these delicious muffins for 18-20 minutes on 350 and then they are ready to be eaten up.

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    Extra Moist Banana Bread Recipe

    This is my family's favorite go-to muffin recipe and they don't last long at all.

    Banana muffins are kind of like buttermilk biscuits with strawberry jam to me. These muffins are so moist and delicious it's hard to stop at just one.

    Perfect Banana Muffins. This easy muffin recipe is so simple to bake that is is a perfect for those who have little to no experience in the kitchen. These moist muffins are a great breakfast recipe, but they also make nice after school snacks. Looking for recipes for kids in the kitchen? This one is a great place to start.

    Perfect Banana Muffins. This easy muffin recipe is so simple to bake that is is a perfect for those who have little to no experience in the kitchen. These moist muffins are a great breakfast recipe, but they also make nice after school snacks. Looking for recipes for kids in the kitchen? This one is a great place to start.

    The Very Best Banana Muffins

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    Perfect Banana Muffins are easy to make, wholesome and the perfect way to start any morning. They're so good you'll be making them again and again.
    4.8 from 32 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 212 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 bananas mashed
    • ¼ cup butter or margarine melted
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • Mix-ins of your choice optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350. Mix together mashed up bananas, melted butter and milk.
    • Lightly beat egg. Whisk egg, vanilla and sugar into other ingredients.
    • Add dry ingredients and stir until everything is just mixed together. Do not over-mix.
    • Spray a muffin pan and fill each muffin cup ⅘ full (nearly full).
    • Bake for 20 minutes. Makes 12 standard size muffins.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Toni

      March 20, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      just made these this afternoon. i used a mini muffin pan - 15 minutes in 350 degree oven. so delicious! perfect mini bites.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        March 20, 2013 at 1:57 pm

        Sounds like a wonderful bite! So glad that you enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing your time for the mini-muffin version.

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      • Mary Ann

        March 02, 2018 at 5:20 pm

        @Toni, Thank You! for that extra note re: minis. I'm going to bake these for our church Men's Breakfast and I didn't want to make full size.

        Reply
    2. Jessi

      March 20, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I also just made these in a mini muffin pan for an easy snack for my 2 year old's little paws, SO good, she has already eaten three of them 🙂 I also added 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed to add some extra goodness for her. Delish recipe !

      Reply
      • Jessica

        March 20, 2013 at 3:16 pm

        Great idea for a healthy addition! So glad you liked them. I think I need to make some more for my kiddos with all these nice comments coming in.

        Reply
    3. Anne

      March 28, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      These are fabulous! They are moist and delicious and they look beautiful. A little bit of cream cheese frosting would put them over the top. I want to try adding choc chips, walnuts, and maybe something healthy, like wheat germ or ground flax seed. I'll absolutely make them again the way the recipe is written, but it will be fun to change it up sometimes, too. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        March 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks Anne! I'm so glad you liked them and cream cheese frosting sounds like it would be delicious. I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for coming back to let us know how it turned out for you.

        Reply
    4. Jessica

      April 08, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Lynn, I haven't baked with flax so don't know if that could have contributed, but I know some others have had success baking the muffins in a mini-muffin pan with the recipe as is. I have baked them several times with regular muffin size and they are still moist and delicious a few days later. I would definitely try regular muffin size or a loaf. Alternatively, you might try adding an extra banana. If your bananas were on the smaller side, that could make a difference as well since they aren't all sized the same. Good luck! 😉

      Reply
      • Lynn

        April 08, 2013 at 12:24 pm

        Thanks Jessica, I will give it another try. Always searching for good banana recipes, y'know! I'll let you know how it goes the second time around. 🙂

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        • Jessica

          April 08, 2013 at 12:28 pm

          Your welcome. I'm always happy to hear variations and what works and what doesn't. I love bananas too. 😉

          Reply
    5. Cinthia

      April 18, 2013 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a good banana recipe a couple days ago, for some ripe bananas I had around. Found this and it was an instant hit. The whole family loved them. So much a matter of fact I have a second batch in the oven. I thought they were very moist and stayed so. They were also great warmed or at room temp. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 18, 2013 at 12:13 pm

        Perfect! I love hearing success stories. 😉 So glad that your family enjoyed these muffins so much. Thanks for returning to comment!

        Reply
    6. Courtney

      April 28, 2013 at 10:01 am

      4 stars
      I just made these muffins! They were delicious! I substituted for a healthier muffin: soy milk, egg whites, and splenda. Turned out great!

      Reply
    7. Sarah

      July 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I found your recipe on Pinterest and have made it many times and its always great. I love that they are so moist and don't dry out. I've added chocolate and peanut butter chips before and they always gone within two days! They are so good!
      I'd love to blog about it as well!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 31, 2013 at 11:06 am

        Thank you Sarah! I'm so glad that my banana muffin recipe is working out so well for you. It is a family favorite here as well. Peanut butter chips sound like a fun addition! I'll have to try that sometime. Let me know when you blog about it so I can check our your post. I'd love for you to link it back to my original post. 😉

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        • Sarah

          July 31, 2013 at 11:55 am

          I will be posting about this recipe today! And have linked back to this page 🙂

          Reply
    8. Michelle

      September 22, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      These look delicious. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

      Reply
    9. Tina

      October 30, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Just made these with some aging bananas for my cooking class. My students loved them.

      Reply
    10. Melissa W

      December 30, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made these today and my kids loved them! I made mini muffins instead of regular size and I love that they aren't messy at all!

      Reply
    11. phyllis

      January 31, 2015 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      just made these for a second time. great recipe. I substituted unsweetened almond vanilla milk. I used unsalted butter as I do when ever I bake. They last for about a half an hour the family gobbles them up. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Nicole

      June 15, 2016 at 12:02 am

      These look fantastic! Love banana muffins and breads.

      Reply
    13. Cynthia D

      July 10, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      I also did these as mini-muffins. I got about 40 minis (a pan of 24, one of 12, and 6 more). Took about 15 minutes in a 350 oven (I set the timer at 13 min and checked with a toothpick). Very yummy and kid approved! I did also reduce both the sugar and salt - cut the salt in half and used about 1/8 cup less of the white sugar than the recipe called for. Very moist and delicious! I will definitely be trying these again (and I will try reducing the sugar even more). Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    14. Tessica Dunlap

      July 18, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      The batter tastes amazing. They are baking as we speak. I added chocolate chips and oatmeal to my batter 🙂

      Reply
    15. Lisa

      September 04, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Am I blind because I don't see the recipes here?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 04, 2016 at 7:34 pm

        I apologize, I found it after a little more hunting. I hope mine are as good as the rests are.

        Reply
    16. Heather

      November 02, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      I'm patiently awaiting my loaf to be finished. This recipe is quick & easy to follow! Not sure how long the loaf will need to cook but I'll be checking after 40 minutes.

      Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    17. Lori in Maine

      January 11, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Jes,
      I made these muffins this morning, following the recipe just as written. They were moist, packed with banana flavor and downright DELICIOUS!! Next time I'm going to try a streusel topping just to dress them up for company. But either way...THANK YOU for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jessica McCoy

        January 12, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        You're so welcome! The do get rave reviews all the time. 😉 Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    18. Joanna

      February 03, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      These are so good! I doubled the recipe and got 26 out of them. I just baked the last two in baking cups on a pice of folded tin foil, so I wouldn't have to wash my muffin pans twice. I didn't change a thing, and I'm at high altitude (Denver), and these worked great. I found them on Pinterest, and thought I'd try a new recipe for my dying bananas! Thank you for a keeper!

      Reply
      • Jessica McCoy

        February 07, 2017 at 4:59 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them. We still make these all the time.

        Reply
        • Jennifer

          May 05, 2017 at 1:08 pm

          Hi, I have made these before and thought they were awesome! I've come back to make them again, but I don't see the recipe. Am I missing something?

          Reply
          • Jessica McCoy

            May 08, 2017 at 4:09 pm

            Ingredients are listed at the bottom with the recipe. There was a plugin error that has been corrected. Sorry!

            Reply
    19. Mandie

      March 26, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Found this recipe on Pinterest since I somehow always have super ripe bananas. I ended up adding some shredded coconut my husband brought home and added some peanut butter, hopefully it turns out good as I haven't yet finished baking them

      Reply
    20. jennifer

      May 05, 2017 at 7:06 am

      I don't see the recipe ?

      Reply
    21. TooTiredToWatch

      May 07, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Could you add the ingredients to the text so we don't have to watch the video please?

      Reply
      • Jessica McCoy

        May 08, 2017 at 4:08 pm

        Ingredients are listed at the bottom with the recipe. There was a plugin error that has been corrected. Sorry!

        Reply
    22. Fazeeda

      July 09, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      4 stars
      So good ! I added 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (organic) came out great? Also was still super moist

      Reply
    23. Tara

      July 29, 2019 at 7:08 am

      These are my picky toddler’s new favorite! I substitute one cup of flour with almond flour and make mini muffins! I let him put two chocolate chips in each muffin and they are delicious! We are making them today and I am going to try cutting the sugar a bit. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    24. Cindy

      January 18, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Everyone in the family loves this banana muffins. I actually use a mini muffin pan for the grandkids. Been making these for awhile. My grandson is 13 and still wants me to make them

      Reply

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