Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (melted): 1/2 cup (120 grams)
- Sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Ripe bananas: 3 medium (about 1 cup mashed)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Total time: about 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a muffin pan with paper cups or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mash bananas and add to the butter-sugar-egg mixture along with milk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per muffin, assuming standard sizes)
Calories: about 250 calories
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender texture.
- Strong banana flavor combined with a light vanilla flavor.
- Suitable for all ages and perfect as a snack or breakfast item.
User Comments:
- "These muffins are so delicious! The banana flavor is so rich and the texture is perfect."
- "I made these for my family and they loved them! They were gone within minutes."
- "A great recipe for weekend baking. The muffins are moist and flavorful."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs when baking.
