Dairy Farmers of Canada

Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

Bake up some comfort with this easy Banana Muffins recipe, where ripe bananas meet a tender crumb thanks to the addition of buttermilk. Whether for a quick breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins are a hit any time of day.

  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cooking: 20 min - 25 min
Yields 12 muffins
Warm banana muffins on a yellow plate with butter, surrounded by fresh fruit

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) softened butter
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour
  • of salt
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
  • 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk*
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
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Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Whisk in eggs and mashed bananas. Set aside.

In other bowl, mix both flours, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually stir dry ingredients, alternately with buttermilk, into egg and banana mixture Stir just enough to moisten. Stir in vanilla. Spoon batter into buttered muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from cups. Serve.

Tips

*To make buttermilk, combine 1 tbsp (15 mL) of white vinegar with 1 cup (250 mL) of milk.

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