Easy Banana Bread Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 very ripe bananas, preferably with brown spots all over
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled slightly
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1 large egg, lightly whisked
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1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Optional Mix-ins
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 375°F and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This keeps everything neat and makes removal super easy.
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Peel your super-ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until they're nice and smooth. Stir in your beaten egg, cooled melted butter, and vanilla until everything comes together nicely.
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In another bowl, whisk together your flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until there are no lumps and everything looks evenly combined.
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Pour the dry mixture into your banana mixture and gently fold everything together until just combined - don't overmix! If you're using chocolate chips or walnuts, fold those in now too.
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Divide the batter evenly among your muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Pop them in the oven for 15-21 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
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Let the muffins rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Or if you can't wait, grab one while it's still warm - they're absolutely divine that way!
# Notes:
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The riper your bananas, the better! Look for ones with lots of brown spots - they're sweeter and easier to mash into a smooth puree.
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Be precise with your dry ingredients - too much flour can make your muffins dense and heavy.
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Keep your mix-ins to about 1 cup total if you want the perfect balance of flavors and textures.