Banana Muffins

Ingredients

Dry

  • 270g all-purpose flour
  • 5g baking powder
  • 6g baking soda

Wet

  • 3 (~375g) ripe bananas
  • 4 oz (1⁄2 cup, 1 stick) soft butter
  • 7g kosher salt
  • 210g (1 cup) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: nutmeg

Extra

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: ~1⁄2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method

Prep

  • Bring the butter to room temperature

Make the batter

  • In a small mixing bowl
    • Mash 3 bananas using a spatula until liquified
  • In a small mixing bowl
    • Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda
    • Whisk together until combined
  • In a medium mixing bowl
    • Add 1 stick butter, 210g sugar, and 7g salt
    • Use a silicon spatula to cream together
    • Switch to a whisk and whisk in 2 eggs, one at a time
    • Whisk in the mashed banana, 1⁄4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg
    • Add in 1 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and the dry ingredients
    • Continue whisking until the flour just disappears
  • Start preheating the oven

Bake

  • Prepare a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners
  • Use the spatula and a large spoon to transfer batter into the cupcake liners
  • Bake at 350°F for ~25-30 minutes
    • Turn the pan around after 15-20 minutes to cook more evenly

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