Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional for warmth)
Wet Ingredients:
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3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar (adds depth and moisture)
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⅓ cup melted butter or neutral oil
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup milk or buttermilk (adds moisture and tenderness)
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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Rolled oats or coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
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In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until mostly smooth.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
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Add sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and milk.
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Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
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Sprinkle flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on top of the wet mixture.
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Gently fold until just combined—do not overmix.
Step 5: Add Optional Ingredients
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Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or your favorite mix-ins.
Step 6: Fill Muffin Cups
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Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups—each should be about ¾ full.
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Top with oats, extra chips, or sugar if desired.
Step 7: Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.