Description
Delicious cherry banana muffins that combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of cherries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh or frozen)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped cherries (and nuts if using), distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas for added sweetness.
- Cherries can be substituted with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg