Strawberry Banana Muffins

Name: Strawberry Banana Muffins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Make 12 perfectly fluffy strawberry banana muffins with this easy recipe. Forget banana bread—this is how to use up ripe bananas!

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine bananas, eggs, butter, sugar, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in strawberries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 203 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

These muffins combine the great moisture of bananas with the vibrant pops of fresh strawberries. Packed with flavor and wholesome fruit in every bite, they're great for a quick breakfast or a snack on the go. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

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