These cinnamon-spiced Banana Muffins are delightfully soft, buttery, and can be enjoyed plain or with a touch of added texture from chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. With just 2 ripe bananas and a few common kitchen ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch in no time.

These easy-to-make homemade Banana Muffins are absolutely delicious. The addition of a streusel topping adds a delightful layer of crunchiness and sweetness that is irresistible. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these muffins are also an ideal accompaniment to your morning or afternoon coffee. All you need to get started are 2 ripe bananas and a few basic kitchen ingredients.

Banana Muffins

These banana muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with banana flavor. They have a perfect crumbly texture and are sure to be a hit with your kids. They’re quick and easy to make, but be warned – they’re so delicious that you may find yourself eating more than you intended!

Banana Muffins

Common Questions About Banana Muffins :

How ripe should bananas be for banana muffins?

The best bananas to use for banana muffins are ripe or overripe bananas. The skins should be yellow with brown spots or completely brown. Overripe bananas are sweeter and softer, which makes them easier to mash and incorporate into the muffin batter.

Can I substitute ingredients in the banana muffin recipe, such as using a different type of flour or sweetener?

Yes, you can substitute ingredients in the banana muffin recipe. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the texture and taste of the muffins may change as a result. For example, if you use a different type of flour, the muffins may be denser or have a different taste. Similarly, if you use a different sweetener, such as honey instead of sugar, the muffins may be more moist and have a different flavor. It’s always a good idea to experiment and make adjustments to suit your taste preferences, but be aware of the potential impact on the final result.

How can I make my banana muffins moister?

There are several ways to make banana muffins moister:

Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the more moisture they will provide to the muffins.
Add more wet ingredients: You can increase the amount of wet ingredients, such as yogurt, milk, or applesauce, to make the muffins moister.
Reduce the amount of dry ingredients: Using less flour and sugar can result in a moister muffin.
Add some oil: Adding a little bit of oil to the batter can help make the muffins more moist.
Do not overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dry muffins. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
Bake for the right amount of time: Overbaking can also result in dry muffins. Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, but no longer than necessary.

Banana Muffins

Here is the list of Ingredients for this banana moist muffins recipe:

2 ½ ripe bananas
3 tbsp (45ml) canola oil (or vegetable oil as a substitute)
3 tbsp (45ml) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup (75g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (75g) tightly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp (45ml) buttermilk

Optional Streusel Topping:

1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup (60g) cold unsalted butter

Banana Muffins

How to Prepare This Banana Muffins Homemade Recipe?

Preheat your oven to 425ºF/220ºC.
Line your muffin tin with muffin paper liners.
In a large bowl, mash 2 ½ ripe bananas. If your bananas are not ripe enough, microwave them (peel on) for 30-40 seconds intervals until they are soft enough to mash.
Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil and 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix well.
Stir in 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of tightly packed light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.
Add 2 large room temperature eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of buttermilk to the bowl with the mixture. Mix until combined and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Add half of the dry mixture to the large bowl with the wet mixture and fold. Then add the remaining dry mixture and fold gently until the mixture is completely smooth.
In another medium bowl, prepare the streusel by mixing 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ cup of cold unsalted butter with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse raw crumbs.
Portion the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner ¾ full. Top with the streusel.
Bake for 8 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350ºF/175ºC and bake for another 8 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool and enjoy!

Banana Muffins

Check out the printable recipe below and let me know what you think about this Banana Muffin buttermilk Recipe (comments below).