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Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins

Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins That Bring Comfort to Your Day

These Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins offer a comforting flavor experience, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil melted coconut oil is an alternative
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option
  • 3 medium mashed ripe bananas choose the ripest bananas possible
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract banana extract can be used for extra flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives also work
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup melted butter can substitute with dairy-free butter for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
  3. Mash the bananas and fold them into the wet mixture along with the vanilla extract.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 16 to 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the muffins for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack and dip in melted butter followed by cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Choose ripe bananas for best results and avoid overmixing the batter for fluffy muffins.

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