Weekends in our house often involve some fun baking time with the kids, and honestly, there’s nothing quite like the delightful aroma of something sweet wafting through the kitchen. Plus, the sight of my little ones donned in their adorable aprons is simply priceless. Now, I love cooking, but I have a bit of a reputation for being a baking disaster. My brownies tend to resemble charcoal, breads are often undercooked, and cakes have a mysterious tendency to collapse. Why? Because I can’t seem to stick to the recipe and think I can make things better by improvising. Spoiler alert: that rarely works out!
However, I’ve stumbled upon a banana muffin recipe that’s completely foolproof—even for me! I always keep the essential ingredients handy and like to toss in whatever I fancy: chocolate chips, walnuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dash of nutmeg. And if I have some overripe bananas, I simply freeze them and microwave to defrost. You can even cut the butter in half and replace it with some applesauce for a lighter version. The best part? They always turn out delicious!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large mashed bananas
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- (Optional: nuts, chocolate chips, or spices)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Spoon the batter into muffin liners or a greased muffin tin.
- Bake for about 25 minutes.
Super simple, right? These muffins are perfect for those last-minute brunch guests—like when your partner casually mentions at 8 PM that you have visitors coming the next day. (Yep, that happened to me just yesterday!) Of course, this just means more muffins for me, and I’m not sharing!
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Summary:
Whip up these easy banana muffins with your kids for a fun weekend baking session! This simple recipe is adaptable and always delicious, making it perfect for those surprise brunch plans.