Indulge in the delicious flavor of cinnamon and bananas with these delightful Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or anytime you’re craving something sweet, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
7. Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
8. Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.