Try Spiced Banana Bread Muffins at Home!
Indulge in the warm and comforting aroma of freshly baked Spiced Banana Bread Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. With the simplicity of pulling together a batter and popping it into the oven, you'll be rewarded with moist and flavorful muffins bursting with sweetness. Don't forget to try this recipe at home and customize it to your taste with the optional ingredient variations below!
Spiced Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
* 1/4 tsp ground ginger
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
* Confectioners' sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in milk and chopped walnuts (if using).
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Variations:
* Nutty Delight: Add an extra 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or hazelnuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
* Cranberry Swirl: Fold in 1/2 cup of dried cranberries into the batter and top with a crumbly oat and brown sugar topping before baking.
* Espresso Boost: Add 1-2 tbsp of freshly brewed espresso or instant espresso powder to the batter for an intense mocha flavor.
* Pumpkin Spice: Add 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice to the batter and top with a cream cheese glaze (made with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract) after baking.
Get creative and experiment with different variations to make these Spiced Banana Bread Muffins your own!
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