Best 12 Banana Muffin Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana muffins, a classic treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm spices. These delectable muffins are not just a breakfast staple but also a versatile snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. With their moist and fluffy texture, topped with a golden-brown crust, banana muffins are a true crowd-pleaser. This comprehensive guide offers three irresistible banana muffin recipes, each with its unique twist to cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic recipe with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg to the indulgent chocolate chip variation and the gluten-free alternative, these recipes ensure that everyone can relish the goodness of banana muffins. Embrace the joy of baking with these easy-to-follow instructions, transforming your kitchen into a haven of sweet aromas and creating unforgettable moments with loved ones.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MUFFIN TIN BANANA OAT MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



Muffin Tin Banana Oat Muffins Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: banana, egg, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, greek yogurt, oats, milk, chopped strawberry, chopped apple, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, chopped almond

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 banana, mashed
1 egg
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup greek yogurt
1 ½ cups oats
1 cup milk
chopped strawberry
chopped apple
blueberry
blackberry
raspberry
chopped almond

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a medium bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth. Add the egg and stir to combine.
  • Add the honey, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla and Greek yogurt and mix well. Fold in the oats, then stir in the milk.
  • Fill each cup of a greased 6-cup muffin tin ¼ of the way full. Add your additions of choice, then fill the muffin cups to the top with the rest of batter and top with more fruit or nuts.
  • Bake the muffins for 30 minutes, or until risen slightly and golden brown around the edges.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 22 grams

BANANA-CHIP MUFFIN MIX



Banana-Chip Muffin Mix image

Here's a chocolate-dotted version of classic banana bread. Jars of the layered mix always go over big during the holidays. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup M&M's minis or miniature semisweet chocolate chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar and M&M's. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix)., To prepare muffins: Place muffin mix in a large bowl. Whisk the bananas, butter, eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill 48 greased or paper-lined mini-muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° until a toothpick comes out clean, 9-10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA MUFFIN MUG RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana Muffin Mug Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: banana, oat flour, baking powder, honey, egg white, cinnamon

Provided by Kyle Squarcia

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1 muffin

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 banana
¼ cup oat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg white
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix together egg white and honey in a greased coffee mug.
  • Add oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, and mix until combined.
  • Add in fresh bananas.
  • Microwave on high for 90 seconds (times may vary).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 64 grams

BANANA MUFFIN PUDDING



Banana Muffin Pudding image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large banana-nut muffins, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
2 bananas, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Make the custard: Bring the milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the custard through with a rubber spatula. Stir in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
  • Set aside 1 or 2 muffin slices for crumbling on top. In 6 wide jars or a 2-quart souffle dish, layer the muffin slices, banana slices and custard; crumble the reserved muffin slices on top. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving.

BANANA ORANGE MUFFIN BREAD



Banana Orange Muffin Bread image

Make and share this Banana Orange Muffin Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bethroan

Categories     Breads

Time 47m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium ripe bananas)
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon orange peel (I would have used fresh orange zest if I was doing this myself but I didn't want them zesting)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon orange peel (would have zested here too)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9 x 5 loaf pan with vegetable spray.
  • To prepare bread:
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In large mixer bowl combine bananas, egg, butter, orange peel and juice. Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • To prepare streusel:.
  • Combine butter, sugar, flour and orange peel in mixing bowl. Mix until blended. Mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake for 32 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 267.3, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.4, Protein 3.3

BANANA-TOFFEE MUFFIN TOPS



Banana-Toffee Muffin Tops image

"Toffee bits and bananas give a delightful flavor to these moist breakfast treats," says Betty kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "I sometimes sprinkle coarse sugar crystals on top for a special look." Tip: You can use miniature semisweet chocolate chips insread of English toffee bits," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, toffee bits and sugar. , In another bowl, combine the egg, cream and vanilla; stir in the bananas. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake at 425° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA NUT TOFU MUFFIN



Banana Nut Tofu Muffin image

I had Whole Foods Banana Nut Muffin and it was amazing! I always hoped I would find a recipe that tasted similar. I altered a recipe today drastically and was very pleased at how close I got to it. Enjoy!

Provided by mandikaake

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 15 muffins, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
2 very ripe bananas
3/4 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
4 ounces firm tofu
1/4 cup unrefined melted coconut oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Blend all wet ingredients (including tofu) in food processor.
  • 2. Add in all dry ingredients with the exception of the walnuts. Blend just till combined.
  • 3. Fold in walnuts and raisins.
  • 4. Put in muffin pan that has been lined with muffin liners. I got 15 muffins from this. Go figure.
  • 5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-24 minutes or till a knife inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 176, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 22.1, Protein 4.8

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAKFAST MUFFIN



Healthy Blueberry Banana Breakfast Muffin image

Make and share this Healthy Blueberry Banana Breakfast Muffin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jessie_loves_desser

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 medium banana
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray 12 cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl combine flours, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring well.
  • In a small bowl mash banana and add remaining ingredients except blueberries. Whisk until well blended. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • Pour the banana mixture into the well and stir just till moist. Mixture will be lumpy.
  • Gently fold in blueberries.
  • Pour batter into muffin tins and bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

YES, ANOTHER BANANA BREAD/MUFFIN RECIPE



Yes, Another Banana Bread/Muffin Recipe image

Adapted from Dr. Cookie's Cookbook, I've been asked to bake this banana bread instead of birthday cake for two friends. If there's a banana or two left from a bunch that end up too soft, into the freezer they go! When we have enough frozen bananas and a rainy afternoon, the fruit is thawed and used in this recipe.

Provided by IrishEyes.NYC

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 15m

Yield 2 loaves (or 3 doz. muffins), 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 1/2 cups honey or 1 3/4 cups sugar plus 1/3 cup water
3 eggs
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 9)
1 tablespoon vanilla
optional - 1-1/2 cup chocolate chips (we prefer chocolate) or 3 cups walnuts (we prefer chocolate)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and grease two 9-inch loaf pans for bread OR.
  • preheat oven to 400° F and line three 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
  • Sift dry ingredients into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix oil, honey, and eggs; stir in buttermilk, bananas, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts and spoon batter into prepared pans or muffin cups.
  • Bake two loaves at 350° F for 75 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out mostly dry.
  • Bake 36 muffins at 400° F for 15-18 minutes.
  • NOTES: when frozen, banana peels will turn black. After thawing, simply snip off one end of the fruit with kitchen shears and "squish" the banana right out into the bowl for mashing. The bread will be a darker color than if fresh ripe bananas are used.
  • Do not use honey for children under the age of two.

MAGIC MICROWAVE MUFFIN - SINLESS CHOCOLATE BANANA (GLUTEN FREE)



Magic Microwave Muffin - Sinless Chocolate Banana (Gluten Free) image

These really are like magic in that they actually rise up and bake like regular muffins, but only take 3-4 minutes in the microwave. Using cocoa powder, flax meal, rolled oats and sweetened only with banana, these are a very nutritious breakfast with a good source of heart healthy omega 3s, over 5 grams of fiber and almost 9 grams of protein. Feel free to add a sweetener of choice if you prefer things sweet. Also try the suggested toppings or mix-ins (my favorite is the Chocolate Whey Coconut) or experiment with your own! I love that they don't need xanthan gum and they're a great way to make use of that single overripe banana that isn't enough for banana bread. Bonus: Studies have also shown that in addition to being a great source of antioxidants, cocoa also has the ability to make us feel more full while also having a mood elevating effect. TIP: Mix up the dry ingredients ahead of time and store in the fridge in individual baggies so you only have to mix them into the soaked oats, banana, and eggs in the morning.

Provided by Emily Elizabeth

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 14m

Yield 3 muffins, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup oats (gluten free)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons brown rice flour
2 tablespoons garbanzo bean flour (with fava if available)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (Hershey's Special Dark is good if available)
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 tablespoon sweet white sorghum flour
1 1/2 teaspoons tapioca flour (tapioca starch is the same thing)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt, scant
1/2 cup mashed overripe banana (1 large overripe banana)
2 egg whites (or 1 egg)
sliced almonds or other chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Choose one of the following options to soften the oats. OVERNIGHT OPTION: In a small container, combine the oats, milk and vanilla. Cover and let soak overnight in the refrigerator. QUICK OPTION: In a 1.5 cup or larger microwave safe container, combine oats, milk and vanilla and microwave on high for 1 minute to soften the oats.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and blend together with a wire whisk.
  • Mash the overripe banana (more brown than yellow) in a medium bowl with a fork until it is almost like a liquid with very few small clumps and make sure it measures at least a 1/2 cup (a little more is okay). Add 2 egg whites (or 1 egg) and the softened oats mixture and whisk with the fork until well blended. (If the oats are hot from the microwave, stir quickly so they don't cook the eggs).
  • Pour the dry mix on top of the banana mixture and stir with a fork until powder is mixed in completely.
  • Divide the batter evenly into three 8 oz ramekins or large coffee mugs so each has about a 1/2 cup of batter. (Batter should never fill its container more than half full or it will bubble over while cooking). Check below for optional toppings and mix-ins you can add here.
  • Put all 3 containers in the microwave together with at 1-2" space in between them and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or just until center is dry to the touch (see microwave tips below to determine cook time).
  • Carefully remove containers from microwave using oven mitts. Flip over with the serving plate or your hand underneath (ready to catch) and shake muffins lightly side to side and up and down and the muffin should drop right out! Flip so it is right side up and let cool on a paper towel on top of a cooling rack (to prevent soggy bottoms).
  • Serve warm, or store in covered containers in the fridge for up to a week (cool muffin completely before storing to prevent soggy bottoms).
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Sprinkle uncooked muffin top with dry rolled oats, flaked coconut, sliced almonds or your favorite chopped nuts. (Since the batter has already been separated you can experiment with a different mix-in or topping for each one!).
  • OPTIONAL MIX-INS (add a little sin back in!): Chocolate Whey Coconut - stir in 1 tsp vanilla whey protein powder and 1 tbsp of coconut per muffin and then sprinkle a little more coconut on top. Chocolate Chocolate Chip: Stir in an additional tsp of cocoa powder and 1 packet truvia (omit truvia if you already added sweetener to the main mix) and then sprinkle a rounded tsp of chocolate chips on top of the batter of each muffin (do not stir in chips, they will sink into the muffin while it bakes).
  • ALSO TRY: A great treat is to pour about a 1/4 cup (or more) of milk over a leftover muffin from the fridge, heat in the microwave for 45 seconds and eat it with a fork like a bread pudding.
  • MICROWAVING TIPS: After 3 minutes of baking in the microwave, the muffins should have doubled in height and should be bubbling at the center and possibly the edges. When bubbling stops and centers look dry, stop the microwave and quickly tap the center with your finger. If the batter sticks to your finger, put them back in microwave for another 15-30 seconds and then check again. Repeat until the batter is dry and doesn't stick. NOTE: Cook time will be reduced if the oats and milk were already hot from the microwave when you mixed the batter.
  • OTHER COOKING OPTIONS: ONE AT A TIME - If you prefer to cook them 1 at a time, try 2 minutes in the microwave watching after 1.5 minutes and checking for a dry center like recommended above. BAKING IN THE OVEN - If you prefer to bake in the oven, pour batter into greased muffin pan (they will stick to paper cups) so each muffin only fills the pan 1/2-2/3 of the way so it has room to rise up while baking. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes until the center is dry to the touch.

BANANA PINEAPPLE COCONUT MUFFIN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Banana Pineapple Coconut Muffin Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cup all purpose or white wheat flour
1 cup oat bran
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
16 ounces pineapple
5 bananas
1/4 cup oil
1 cup yogurt - Greek vanilla works well
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips, optional
1 cup coconut, shredded, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine your flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Drain both of your cans of Dole Crushed Pineapple. Pour pineapple into a food processor and puree. Peel your Dole Bananas and add them to the pineapple mixture, pureeing again. You do not have to puree your bananas, if you prefer you can simply mash them with the fork. Add your pineapple/banana puree, eggs, oil, vanilla and yogurt to your dry ingredients. Combine ingredients until just mixed. Add in your white chocolate chips and shredded coconut if desired. Fill paper lined or greased muffins tins 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. If desired sprinkle a bit of shredded coconut on top. Bake at 350°F for 13 to 16 minutes or until a toothpick into the center comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy!

BANANA MUFFIN



BANANA MUFFIN image

For the best banana flavor, make sure to use very ripe bananas. Their peels should be covered with dark brown, if not black speckles. If the bananas are not ripe enough, these will taste no better than potato muffins. Perfect for breakfast or brunch or any time of the day and nite

Provided by Aza Coles

Categories     Muffins

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 medium banana, peeled and mashed
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter,softened
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
3 large eggs
MAKE 24 STANDARD MUFFINS

Steps:

  • 1. Perfect for breakfast or brunch or any time of the day and night.. Combine the flour,baking soda,and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well to mix.
  • 2. In a separate bowl,stir together the mashed bananas and sour cream; set aside.
  • 3. Combine the butter,sugar, and brown sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well mixed and a little lightened in color, about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating smooth after each addition.
  • 4. Decrease the mixer speed to low and beat in the 1/2 the flour mixture.
  • 5. stop the mixer and use a large spatula to scrape down the bowl and beater.
  • 6. Beat in the banana mixture. After the batter has absorbed the banana mixture,beat in the remaining flour mixture. Stop and scrape down the bowl and batter again
  • 7. Decrease the mixer speed to low and beat in the 1/2 the flour mixture. stop the mixer and use a large spatula to scrape down the bowl and beater.
  • 8. Divide batter equally to the muffin pans and bake the muffins until they are well risen and feel firm to the touch, about 30 minutes
  • 9. CRUMB TOPPING 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 stick unsalted butter Combine the flour,baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl and stir well to mix. Melt the butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat, then add the brown sugar to the pan of melted butter and use a small heatproof rubber spatula to stir them together. Scrape the butter and sugar mixture into the flour mixture, stirring it in until the flour is evenly moistened.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes: Or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help prevent them from breaking.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: Or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Banana muffins are a classic breakfast treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With their moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy crumb topping, they are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. This article provides three delicious recipes for banana muffins, each with its own unique twist. The classic banana muffin recipe is a simple and straightforward choice, while the chocolate chip banana muffin recipe adds a touch of richness and sweetness. The peanut butter banana muffin recipe is a fun and unique variation that combines the flavors of banana and peanut butter. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and satisfying muffins.

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