Banana Muffins

 Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 18–22 minutes
Serves: 10-12

These simple Banana Muffins are soft, sweet, and tender—perfect for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or a cozy afternoon treat with a cup of tea. Ripe bananas lend natural sweetness and moisture, while a touch of vanilla enhances their warm, mellow flavor. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: just a handful of pantry staples come together in under 30 minutes, yet yield a batch of 10–12 moist muffins that disappear almost as quickly as they bake.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

• 1/2 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup for a natural version)

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for heartier texture)
  
  Optional Add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.

2. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas. Stir in melted butter.

3. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.

4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir in flour just until combined (don’t overmix).

5. Fold in any optional add-ins.

6. Divide batter into muffin cups (fill about ¾ full).

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm or at room temp.