Timing for Post Recipe:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Introduction
Embrace the smell of freshly baked Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins permeating throughout your kitchen. Delightful enough to kick start your morning or being the perfect afternoon snack, these muffins are meant to satisfy your taste buds and warm your heart.
Why Make This Recipe
If you love traditional banana bread, you will absolutely adore these muffins. An easy, quick, and delightful recipe that is equally delicious. Perfect to share or enjoy solo, plus, it’s a wonderful way to make use of ripe bananas!
How to make Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
Ingredients :
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– ⅓ cup melted butter
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions :
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Proceed by combining flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the texture is smooth.
4. Gradually, fold in the dry mix into the wet mixture and ensure not to overmix it.
5. Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each till they are about 3/4 full.
6. Bake it in the preheated oven for around 18-20 minutes. To test, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack for complete cooling down.
How to Serve Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
Serve these delicious Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins warm or at room temperature. You can also spread a little butter or cream cheese on a sliced muffin for an added creaminess.
How to Store Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
Freshly baked muffins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week. Moreover, for long-term storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips to make Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
Avoid overmixing your batter to ensure soft and moist muffins. Additionally, always preheat the oven and check muffins’ readiness with a toothpick.
Variation
For an additional crunch, add about 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to your batter. You can also sprinkle some brown sugar on top before baking for a sweet little crunch.
FAQs
Q1: Can I freeze these muffins?
Absolutely! Make sure to let them cool completely before storing them in a freezer-friendly bag.
Q2: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, just be mindful that whole wheat flour can make your muffins a little denser than all-purpose flour.
Q3: What’s the best way to mash bananas?
Peel and slice your banana. Next, use a fork or potato masher and mash it until it’s smooth.