BEST Banana Muffins Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is plant-based.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the vegetable oil, melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Spoon the batter into muffin liners or a muffin tin.

Sprinkle the topping sugar over the muffins.

Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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