Best Banana Muffin Recipe

Banana Bread Muffins bring the cozy flavor of classic banana bread into a soft, bakery style muffin with a sweet cinnamon and butter topping. Made in one bowl with no mixer needed, they’re a simple choice for easy breakfast ideas or a comforting homemade treat.

Overripe bananas are perfect for this recipe because they bring plenty of natural sweetness and banana flavor. The muffins turn out moist and tender, with rounded tops that look right at home alongside your favorite bakery treats.

The finishing touch makes these muffins especially inviting. Once they’ve cooled enough to handle, the tops are dipped in melted butter and then coated with cinnamon and sugar. They can be served warm or at room temperature, depending on your preference.

For the best results, use bananas that are very ripe and heavily browned. When baking, start checking the muffins at 16 minutes since ovens can vary considerably. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter, and the tops should spring back gently when touched.

If the muffins are removed before they’re fully baked, they can sink in the middle as they cool. Give them enough time in the oven to set properly, while keeping an eye on their appearance and texture rather than relying only on the timer.

The cinnamon sugar topping is completely optional, so it can be skipped if you prefer a less sweet muffin. For another variation, fold about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or chopped walnuts into the batter before baking.

Best Banana Muffin Recipe

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This Best Banana Muffin Recipe is so easy and delicious. These banana muffins do just that with the cinnamon sugar topping. This topping adds a little extra flair to breakfast foods. They are easy to make, and are the perfect sized treat when you’re craving something sweet.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

banana bread muffins:

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• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup mashed banana (about 2 small bananas)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

cinnamon & sugar topping:

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• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Notes

• Feel free to also use a handheld blender or a stand mixer. I prefer to make these with just a wire whisk but a blender can be used just as well.
• Readers have commented and said that they don't even do the cinnamon & sugar topping and the muffins are still delicious. Some have even reduced the sugar in the cinnamon & sugar topping.
• Check the muffins to make sure that the center is still not wet looking. It needs to be cooked completely so that the muffins don't sink down in the middle. If you're worried, simply use a toothpick and make sure it comes out with moist/dry crumbs on it, NOT wet batter.

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