Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil or melted butter: 1/3 cup (80 milliliters)
- Milk: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Ripe bananas: 3 medium, mashed
- Nuts or chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 2 (Simple to moderate, suitable for beginners)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil/butter, milk, and mashed bananas.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a muffin pan, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on average values, may vary depending on specific ingredients used)
- Calories: Approx. 300 per muffin
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and soft texture with a slight banana flavor.
- Suitable for all ages, especially children who love banana flavors.
- Easy to make and customize with different add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
User Comments:
- "These muffins are so easy to make and my kids loved them!" - John Doe
- "The banana flavor is not too strong, my husband who doesn't like bananas liked these!" - Jane Smith
- "I added some chocolate chips and they were a hit at the party!" - Emily Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- For a more authentic banana flavor, you can add a ripe banana's worth of banana extract to the wet ingredients.
- You can add other flavors or extracts like vanilla or strawberry to customize the flavor even more.
