Easy Banana Muffins

Name: Easy Banana Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 medium ripe bananas; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. +cooling

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy to make, easy to transport and easy to love, these easy banana muffins live up to their name. They're naturally dairy-free and perfect for bakers of any skill level.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium ripe bananas
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full.
Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 209 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but they’re ready—start to finish—in just half an hour! —Lorna Greene, Harrington, Maine

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