On most weekends, I love to involve my kids in baking sessions. There’s something heartwarming about the delightful aroma of baked goods wafting through the kitchen, not to mention how adorable they look in their tiny aprons. While I enjoy cooking, I often find myself struggling with baking. My brownies tend to be overbaked, my breads are sometimes undercooked, and cakes have been known to collapse. The main issue is my tendency to ignore instructions, believing I can enhance any recipe. Unfortunately, that approach doesn’t always yield great results.
Fortunately, this banana muffin recipe is foolproof—even for me. I almost always have the essential ingredients on hand, allowing me to customize the muffins by tossing in chocolate chips, walnuts, spices, or whatever else I fancy. I like to keep ripe bananas in the freezer, and simply microwave them to thaw when needed. You can even reduce the butter and substitute in some applesauce—no matter how you tweak it, these muffins are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients for the Simplest Banana Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- (Optional: nuts, chocolate chips, spices, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Scoop the batter into muffin liners or greased muffin tins.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes.
These muffins are incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal solution for when your partner casually informs you at 8 PM that guests are coming for brunch the next day. (Trust me, it happened to me just yesterday!) Of course, this means you can enjoy more muffins for yourself.
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In summary, these easy banana muffins are perfect for any last-minute brunch plans. With a simple recipe and room for creativity, they are a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy.