{"id":23479,"date":"2026-03-02T16:28:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23479"},"modified":"2026-04-18T10:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:53:51","slug":"quick-easy-banana-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/quick-easy-banana-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick &#038; Easy Banana Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Quick &amp; Easy Banana Muffins<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.9\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.9<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">2088<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">10-12 muffins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>These banana muffins are soft, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon. They\u2019re wonderful plain, but taste fantastic with 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. You need 3 ripe bananas and a handful of basic kitchen ingredients.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 1\/2 cups (<span data-amount=\"188\" data-unit=\"g\">188g<\/span>) <strong>all-purpose flour<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/how-to-measure-baking-ingredients\/\">spooned &amp; leveled<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>baking powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>baking soda<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CKir4YOvgpMDFcqbOgUd4NQtKg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22500585124\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/566aefa94856897050ee7303_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22500585124\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/566aefa94856897050ee7303_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22500585124\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/566aefa94856897050ee7303_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>ground cinnamon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>ground nutmeg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 1\/2 cups (<span data-amount=\"345\" data-unit=\"g\">345g<\/span>) <strong>mashed bananas<\/strong> (about 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"6\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">6 Tablespoons<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"85\" data-unit=\"g\">85g<\/span>) <strong>unsalted butter<\/strong>, melted (or melted coconut oil)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.66666666666667\" data-unit=\"cup\">2\/3 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"135\" data-unit=\"g\">135g<\/span>) packed light or dark <strong>brown sugar<\/strong> (or coconut sugar)*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large <strong>egg<\/strong>, at room temperature<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>pure vanilla extract<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 Tablespoons<\/span> (30ml) <strong>milk<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><strong>optional:<\/strong> 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F (218\u00b0C). Spray a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jtr0VL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">12-count muffin pan<\/a> with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer, mash the bananas. On medium speed, beat or whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then beat or whisk until combined. If adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. Batter will be thick.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425\u00b0F, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C). Bake for an additional 16\u201318 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 21\u201323 minutes, give or take. (For mini muffins, bake 12\u201314 total minutes at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C).) Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to continue cooling.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead Instructions:<\/strong>\u00a0For longer storage, freeze muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature or warm up in the microwave if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong> (affiliate links):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jtr0VL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">12-count Muffin Pan<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EPg3Js\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Muffin Liners<\/a> | Electric Mixer (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3W5TmJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Handheld<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OMbx3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Stand<\/a>) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mPQvWq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Glass Mixing Bowls<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qUwG1Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whisk<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gT7aW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cooling Rack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why the initial high temperature?\u00a0<\/strong>The hot burst of air will spring up the top of the muffin quickly, then the inside of the muffin can bake for the remainder of the time. This helps the muffins rise nice and tall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Wheat Flour:<\/strong> Feel free to substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour or use a mix of both as long as you use 1 and 1\/2 cups total. If using all whole wheat flour, add another Tablespoon (15ml) of milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frozen Bananas:<\/strong>\u00a0You can use frozen bananas here. Thaw the frozen bananas. Drain off any excess liquid, mash, then use as instructed in the recipe. See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/how-to-freeze-bananas-for-baking\/\">How to Freeze &amp; Thaw Bananas for Baking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> You can use 2\/3 cup of packed brown sugar or coconut sugar. Or a mixture of these to yield 2\/3 cup. If using 2\/3 cup coconut sugar, the muffins won\u2019t be as sweet. I find they taste best with 2\/3 cup brown sugar or 1\/3 cup of each. 2\/3 cup of honey or pure maple syrup works too, though the muffins will taste a little more moist in the centers. I\u2019m unsure about sugar substitutes, but let me know if you try any.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Use your favorite variety of dairy or nondairy milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Banana Bread:<\/strong> Here\u2019s my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/\">banana bread recipe<\/a>. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/banana-muffins\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/banana-muffins\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick &amp; Easy Banana Muffins 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.9 from 2088 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 10-12 muffins These banana muffins are soft, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon. 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