Banana muffins without baking powder

Banana Muffins without Baking Powder or Soda

These banana muffins are incredibly easy to make and result in perfect, delicious treats without the need for baking powder. Packed with intense banana flavor, they are moist, tender, and simple to prepare. Whether you use creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Plus, you can customize them with vanilla extract, salt, and chopped nuts for added flavor and texture. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these banana muffins will become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • Overripe bananas, mashed
  • Creamy natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
  • Large egg
  • Granulated sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Melted butter
  • Vanilla extract (optional)
  • Salt (optional)
  • Chopped nuts (optional)

How To Make

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the muffins bake well on the outside while staying moist and fluffy inside.

Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with butter or non-stick spray. This prevents the muffins from sticking and makes them easier to remove.

In a large bowl, mash 2 overripe bananas with a fork or potato masher. Overripe bananas are sweeter and softer, which helps bind the ingredients.

Mix in 1/2 cup of creamy natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter). This adds structure and creates a tender texture.

Crack 1 large egg into the bowl and add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until everything is well combined. The egg acts as a binder, and the sugar adds sweetness and moisture.

In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt (if using), and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if using). The flour provides structure, the salt enhances flavor, and the nuts add texture.

Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown on top.

Let the muffins without baking powder or soda cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents sticking. Enjoy your moist and tender banana muffins!

banana muffins without baking powder

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Banana muffins without baking powder

Banana Muffins without Baking Powder

These banana muffins are incredibly easy to make and result in perfect, delicious treats without the need for baking powder. Packed with intense banana flavor, they are moist, tender, and simple to prepare.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 overripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup 128g creamy natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup 66g granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups 179g all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup 80ml melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the muffins bake well on the outside while staying moist and fluffy inside.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with butter or non-stick spray. This prevents the muffins from sticking and makes them easier to remove.
  • In a large bowl, mash 2 overripe bananas with a fork or potato masher. Overripe bananas are sweeter and softer, which helps bind the ingredients.
  • Mix in 1/2 cup of creamy natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter). This adds structure and creates a tender texture.
  • Crack 1 large egg into the bowl and add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until everything is well combined. The egg acts as a binder, and the sugar adds sweetness and moisture.
  • In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt (if using), and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if using). The flour provides structure, the salt enhances flavor, and the nuts add texture.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.
  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown on top.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents sticking. Enjoy your moist and tender banana muffins!