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Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins

Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
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These Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins combine the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, resulting in moist, tender, and flavorful muffins perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they offer a rich balance of sweetness and spice, with versatile options for customization.

Ingredients

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Core Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar (brown or white)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins and Variations

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chunks
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ginger, or cloves for extra spice
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, raisins, or fresh blueberries
  • For vegan version: use flax or chia eggs instead of regular eggs and plant-based milk/oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some lumps for texture.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter or oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in another bowl to ensure even mixing of the leavening and spice.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender and moist.
  5. Add Mix-Ins (Optional): If using nuts, chocolate chips, or dried/fresh fruit, fold them in now, making sure they are evenly distributed without overworking the batter.
  6. Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest, most flavorful muffins.
  • Stir the batter just enough to combine ingredients; overmixing can cause tough muffins.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter/oil for even mixing and smooth batter.
  • Baking times can vary by oven; use the toothpick test to avoid overbaking.
  • For enhanced cinnamon flavor, toast the cinnamon briefly in a dry pan before measuring and adding.

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