Best 6 Banana Brickle Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of banana and brickle with our enticing Banana Brickle Muffins recipe. These delectable treats combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the irresistible crunch of brickle chips, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Brimming with banana goodness and adorned with a golden brown streusel topping, these muffins are a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Additionally, the article features an array of other tantalizing recipes that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. From the classic charm of Banana Nut Muffins, brimming with chopped walnuts and a hint of cinnamon, to the tropical allure of Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins, bursting with juicy pineapple chunks and a caramelized sugar glaze, there's something for everyone.

For those seeking a delightful gluten-free option, the article offers a dedicated recipe for Gluten-Free Banana Muffins, ensuring that everyone can savor the irresistible combination of banana and muffin magic. And for those with a penchant for chocolate, the Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins elevate the classic recipe with an abundance of rich chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat that's hard to resist.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY BANANA MUFFINS



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The ultimate healthy banana muffins are incredibly moist, dairy free and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. This easy, healthy banana muffin recipe comes together in one bowl in just 30 minutes with options to add a delicious crunch from walnuts! The perfect healthy breakfast or snack that's freezer-friendly, too.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Breakfast     Dairy Free     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 VERY overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cup mashed banana, make sure they are almost all the way brown)
⅓ cup honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
Dry ingredients
1 ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour*
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
½ cup chopped walnuts, plus ¼ cup chopped walnuts for sprinkling on top of muffins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with liners and spray the inside of the liners to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, honey, egg, vanilla, olive oil and milk until well combined. Add in whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and use a wooden spoon to mix together until the batter is just combined. DO NOT overmix. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly into muffin liners, sprinkle each muffin with chopped walnuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
  • Cool muffins for 5 minutes then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Muffins are best served warm and even better the next day. Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 213 kcal, Fat 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 3.7 g

BASIC BANANA MUFFINS



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This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but they're ready, start to finish, in just half an hour! -Lorna Greene, Harrington, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium ripe bananas
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. , Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ULTIMATE BANANA MUFFINS



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My staple go-to recipe for overripe bananas! The key to super moist muffins is to mix the batter until only just combined, and not to over bake.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold walnuts into the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

BRAN BANANA MUFFINS



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Several years ago I experimented with a banana muffin recipe by adding bran cereal. I loved the results and have been making this flavorful version ever since. Try replacing the chocolate chips and nuts with chopped dates for a delicious change of pace. -Alyce Wyman, Pembina, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups raisin bran
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the cereal, chocolate chips and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA STREUSEL MUFFINS



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I often make muffins for my husband and our two teenage sons. I like to use whatever fruit is in season, and since bananas are available year-round, I make this recipe frequently.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
STREUSEL:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY BANANA MUFFINS



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Make these moreish banana muffins for an easy breakfast or a snack on the go. They're also great for lunchboxes and will prove popular with the whole family.

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Treat

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
110g caster sugar
75g butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
125ml buttermilk (or add 1 tsp of lemon juice to milk and leave for 20 mins)
50g pecans, chopped, plus extra to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/gas 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and caster sugar with a big pinch of salt. In a separate bowl mix the melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, mashed bananas and buttermilk.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Roughly mix together with a fork, being careful not to over-mix. Scatter in the chopped pecans, if using, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Top with pecan halves, then bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure out and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use Fresh, Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be. Look for bananas with yellow skin and brown spots.
  • Cream Together the Butter and Sugar: This step helps to incorporate air into the batter, which makes the muffins light and fluffy. Make sure to cream the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients Separately: Whisking together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) before adding them to the wet ingredients helps to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the Muffin Cups Evenly: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at the Correct Temperature: The muffins should be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Muffins Cool: Once the muffins are done baking, let them cool in the muffin pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Banana brickle muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. With their moist, flavorful crumb and crunchy topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

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