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Best Ever Banana Muffins: Soft, Moist Snack for Any Time

Name: Best Ever Banana Muffins: Soft, Moist Snack for Any Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas (mashed); 1 third cup butter (melted); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0 salt (pinch); 3 fourth cup sugar; 1 large egg (beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup walnuts (optional, chopped); 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

By Isabella QuinnAug 16, 2026

Best Ever Banana Muffins transform overripe bananas into a delightful breakfast treat. These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with the rich flavor of bananas and warm spices. Perfect for a quick snack or an impressive addition to a gathering, they're guaranteed to please everyone. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, bakers of all levels can create a fluffy muffin experience that's both comforting and satisfying.

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40 min totalEasy4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 ripe bananas (mashed)
•1 third cup butter (melted)
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•0 salt (pinch)
•3 fourth cup sugar
•1 large egg (beaten)
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 cup all-purpose flour
•0.5 cup walnuts (optional, chopped)
•0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or over the stove.
3
Add the mashed bananas to the melted butter and mix until well combined.
4
Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture and stir.
5
Mix in the sugar until fully combined.
6
Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
7
Gently fold in the flour using a spatula until just combined.
8
If desired, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips gently.
9
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
10
Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
11
Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.