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Easy One-Bowl Banana Muffins

These are simple, one-bowl banana muffins that are moist and spiced with cinnamon and ginger. They come together quickly with basic pantry ingredients and don't require a mixer.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:18 minutes
Cooling Time10 minutes
total time:43 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (9 muffins)

  • 2 small or 1 large ripe banana ~1 cup mashed
  • 6 Tbsp vegetable oil 90g
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar 50g, packed
  • 1/4 cup milk 60g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 150g
  • Coarse sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line 9 cups of a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk in oil and vanilla, then add sugars, milk, and egg until combined.
  • Stir in cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
  • Fold in flour just until combined, leaving a few streaks.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Avoid overmixing batter.
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