Recipe

The Banana Bread Breakfast Muffins You Never Knew You Needed

By Kiana Lei Yap at St. Mary's College

So, you bought a bunch of bananas last week, but they turned brown before you could eat them all. Well, we’re here to bring you the ultimate solution: banana bread muffins. Switch up your go-to routine of making banana bread and earn a few extra brownie points from your fam by providing breakfast for the morning (without ruining the kitchen or setting anything on fire).

With a creative spin on this original recipe, these muffins are guaranteed to wow your friends, family, or roommates.

Banana Bread Breakfast Muffins

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 12 muffins
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Step 1

Preheat over to 375°F and line a muffin pan with 12 muffin cups.

Step 2

Beat together the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and melted butter.

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Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

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Step 4

Gently fold in the banana mixture into the flour mixture.

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Step 5

Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean).

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Step 6

Serve warm for breakfast or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert.

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