Quick & Easy Banana Muffins

These popular banana muffins are moist, delicious, and packed with a banana flavor. This is an easy, no-fuss recipe that consistently turns out great. I love plain and simple banana bread muffins.

If you like this banana recipe, you’ll also enjoy Apple Pancakes, Old Fashioned Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Banana Bread Blondies with Quick Caramel Frosting, Pecan Banana Cake Mix Cake, and my Blue Ribbon Banana Bread Muffins. When I want a light snack and don’t want to wait for something to bake, I make Sweet Sour Cream Bananas.

Banana Muffins Ingredients

This banana muffin recipe has very basic ingredients, so you likely already have them on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Flour: All-purpose flour provides the structure that holds the banana bread together.
• Baking soda: This ingredient works as a leavener, helping the loaf rise and stay light.
• Salt: Just a pinch brings out the flavors in the bread without making it taste salty.
• Butter: Butter adds moisture, richness, and that delicious, decadent flavor.
• Brown sugar: It sweetens the bread while giving it a warm, slightly caramel-like taste.
• Eggs: Eggs keep everything together, binding the ingredients into a smooth batter.
• Bananas: Naturally, ripe bananas are the star. Use bananas that are overripe for the best flavor and texture.

Two cups of bananas equal three 8-inch bananas. I measured unpeeled bananas.

You can add to this basic recipe. Try one cup of either nuts, chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins. Or, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg.

How to Make Banana Bread

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
2. Beat the butter and sugar in another bowl.
3. Add the eggs and mashed bananas.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mix.
5. Scoop the batter into a muffin pan and bake in a preheated oven.

How to Make Banana Muffins Moist

This banana bread is super moist thanks to butter, eggs, brown sugar, and, of course, bananas. Mashed bananas offer plenty of moisture. Store the banana bread in an airtight container to keep it moist for several days.

How Long to Bake Banana Muffins

These banana muffins should be tall and perfectly baked after about 24 minutes in an oven preheated to 350°F. You can test the muffins for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the center. They’re done when the toothpick comes out clean or with dry crumbs.

Test Kitchen Tips

Here are a few banana bread tips and tricks for the best results: 

• Do not use green bananas. Instead, opt for over-ripe bananas that are mostly brown. 
• The easiest way to mash bananas is with a fork. No need for any fancy tools.
• I made muffins with the batter, but you can also use it to make a loaf. It will make one 9×5-inch loaf pan.

How Long Does Banana Bread Last?

Banana bread will last for four days at room temperature, six days in the fridge, and two months in the freezer.

Can I Freeze Banana Bread?

Yes, you can freeze banana bread! Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in one layer of storage wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Another option is to freeze each slice individually so that you don’t have to thaw the entire loaf.