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Banana Muffins Recipe

Soft, banana-packed muffins with a hint of cinnamon, finished with a crunchy oat and walnut crumb topping. A great way to use up ripe bananas — no mixer required.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Yield: 12
Author: Ella Velvet Bakes

Equipment

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the bananas well. Stir in the egg, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  • For the topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, and oats in a small bowl. Add the softened butter and work it in with a fork or your fingertips until the mixture looks like wet sand. Stir in the walnuts.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of crumb topping over each muffin.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container once fully cooled — this keeps the crumb topping crisp. Muffins stay moist for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition (approximate, per muffin)
Calories: ~230kcal | Carbohydrates: ~35g | Protein: ~3g | Fat: ~9g | Sugar: ~19g
Nutrition values are estimated and may vary based on exact ingredients used.