Banana Muffins Recipe Ready In 30 Mins
These ultra-moist, high-domed banana muffins deliver true bakery-style results in just 30 minutes. Made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a clever two-temperature baking method, they rise tall, stay tender for days, and require only one bowl. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or freezing for later!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon & leveled
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Mashed bananas About 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted butter, melted Substitute melted coconut oil for dairy-free
- 2/3 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp Milk Any dairy or non-dairy milk
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup Walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips For nutty or chocolate chip muffins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a 12-count muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until fully combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet bowl and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups to the top. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (177°C) and bake 16–18 more minutes.
- Test doneness with a toothpick. Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
For banana streusel muffins, top each muffin with a simple mix of butter, sugar, and flour. For a healthier version, swap half the flour for whole wheat and sweeten with honey or maple syrup. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
(Per Serving / Estimated based on standard ingredients)| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
| Sodium | 240mg |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 16g |
| Protein | 3g |