Easy one bowl banana muffin recipe

This banana muffin recipe is so easy to make in one bowl and makes the most tender and delicious banana muffins! You can keep them plain or add delicious add-ins.
Using bananas that are heavily mottled and never blackened is the key to the softest, moistest banana bread muffins you’ll ever eat. All it takes to make this banana muffins recipe is 30 minutes!
Last year we were visiting my brother-in-law’s family after his 8-year-old daughter’s christening when his mother-in-law brought out a tray of banana bread. It was so soft and moist and I loved the hint of coconut oil.
We’re obsessed with banana bread recipes here, but there’s something so practical and portable about a muffin. I decided this new banana bread recipe would make the perfect muffins and the rest is history!
Ingredients for banana muffins
Make that Muffin Recipe is so easy and the ingredient list is almost all pantry-picked. This makes it easy to prepare for breakfast or as an after-school snack. You will need the following:
- coconut oil: I love the little hint of coconut flavor that comes from coconut oil, but you can also use canola oil if you need a substitute.
- Sugar: only granulated sugar
- Brown Sugar: adds a deeper, richer flavor
- eggs: Make sure the eggs are at room temperature. They give the muffins structure.
- Flour: Simply general purpose works great
- baking powder and soda: both are leavening agents that give the muffins their rise and fluffiness
- Salt: enhances all flavors
- bananas: Be sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness
- buttermilk: Keeps the muffins moist and can be substituted with milk and 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, macadamia) or chocolate chips (I prefer mini chocolate chips)
This is just an overview of the ingredients and information on why they are added or a tip for substitutes. Scroll down for measurements.
Coconut Oil Substitute
You can use vegetable oil, melted butter, shortening, or canola oil. If using shortening, beat the shortening and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
How to turn breads into muffins
The banana bread recipe was originally intended to be baked at 325°C for 50-60 minutes or in a convection oven for 40-50 minutes, but since these are muffins I had to increase the heat to get a thicker batter. So this recipe bakes at 350C for just 20-25 minutes and you end up with 2 dozen muffins.
Can I make these jumbo muffins?
You can take any muffin recipe and make jumbo muffins out of it. Maintain baking temperature but increase baking time to 30 minutes. It may take you up to 35 minutes, but I would start checking at 30.
Possible additions
I mentioned in the beginning that you can load these with whatever add-ins you want. You can mix them into the batter or just sprinkle them on top. Here are some options/ideas:
- chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts
- Peanut Butter Chips
- White chocolate chips
- After baking, roll in butter and cinnamon sugar
- Drizzle with a cream cheese glaze
Why you will love this recipe
- One Bowl: The entire recipe can be mixed in one bowl and you don’t even need a stand mixer
- Less than 30 minutes: From start to finish, you can make fresh, warm muffins in 30 minutes
- Natural Banana Flavor These perfectly ripe bananas provide all the flavor you need
- Texture: Muffins should be moist, tender, and fluffy, and this banana muffin recipe ticks all the boxes
- Kid-Friendly: What kid doesn’t love banana bread or banana muffins? My kids devour these!
Store and freeze banana muffins
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature. They have a shelf life of 3-4 days.
These muffins freeze really well. Place them in an airtight container or in a ziploc bag, removing as much air as possible. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
The Banana muffins recipe Makes moist, delicious muffins full of natural banana flavor. You can make them in just 30 minutes and the whole family will love them!
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Easy One Bowl Banana Muffins
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Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup coconut oil or rapeseed oil
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Brown sugar
- 2 Big Eggs room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups Flour sieved
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Big ripe bananas about 1 3/4 cup
- 2/3 Cup buttermilk or regular milk with 1 T white vinegar
- Optional: 2/3 cup chopped nuts Chocolate chips – I prefer mini chocolate chips (walnuts, pecans, macadamia are all good)
instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°C. Grease or line two muffin tins with paper liners.
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Mix oil and sugar.2/3 cup coconut oil, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup brown sugar
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Add the eggs and stir again.2 large eggs
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Add the dry ingredients and mix until the flour starts to mix.2 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt
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Add 1/2 the bananas and 1/2 the buttermilk. Mix until flour is wet.3 large ripe bananas, 2/3 cup buttermilk
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Add remaining buttermilk and bananas and mix until well combined.3 large ripe bananas, 2/3 cup buttermilk
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Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if desired. Sometimes I just sprinkle things on top.Optional: 2/3 cup chopped nuts Chocolate chips – I prefer mini chocolate chips
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PRO TIP: At this point you can bake them, but I prefer to clean up the batter and let it rest in the muffin liners. This allows the sourdough to activate, causing the muffins to rise more.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and testing dough with a toothpick inserted in center.
Remarks
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