Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, these muffins offer a comforting homemade treat that’s easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- â…“ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas and melted butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the muffins’ tender texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Prepare Topping: Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping.
- Apply Topping: Remove the muffins from the pan and brush the tops generously with melted butter. Then, dip or sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the muffin tops to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Serve: Enjoy your cinnamon sugar banana muffins warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For an extra cinnamon kick, add an additional ¼ teaspoon cinnamon to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.
