Easy Banana Muffins Recipe – The Recipe Bloom

There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked banana muffins filling your kitchen. These soft, moist, and fluffy banana muffins are made with simple pantry ingredients and ripe bananas, making them the perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, or quick dessert. Whether you’re baking for your family or meal prepping for the week, this easy banana muffins recipe comes together in just a few minutes and delivers bakery-style results every time.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft, moist, and fluffy texture
Great way to use overripe bananas
Ready in under 35 minutes
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes
Freezer-friendly and easy to make
Made with simple everyday ingredients

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

How to Make Banana Muffins

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Serve warm or allow them to cool completely before storing.