Description
Spiced Banana Muffins are a delightful way to transform overripe bananas into a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these moist muffins strike the perfect balance between sweetness and spice, enveloping your kitchen in an irresistible aroma. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with coffee and yogurt, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, and oil (or melted butter) to the bananas and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Consider adding walnuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.