Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins Recipe

These light and eggy banana muffins are a family favorite! Moist, delicious, and unbelievably easy to customize. Throw in extra bananas, chocolate chips, flax seeds – even swap out some ingredients for healthier alternatives like whole wheat flour, brown sugar, or sodium ascorbate. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Get ready for the best banana muffins you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 118.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins

  • 1/2 cup (113g) softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or substitute with sodium ascorbate according to package directions)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (113g) softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then mash in 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (or substitute with sodium ascorbate according to package directions).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins?

Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins?

Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins has approximately 118.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins?

The key ingredients for Aunt Kelly's Banana Muffins are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Bananas, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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