Quick Description
These moist banana muffins are topped with a delicate drizzle of icing and a sprinkle of festive red toppings. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they’re packed with flavor and make a great grab-and-go treat.
Servings & Timing
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Drizzle Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (or as needed to reach drizzling consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed red candy sprinkles
- Chopped nuts or banana slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar – In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs & bananas – Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients – Gradually stir in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
- Scoop & bake – Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & prepare icing – Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the icing drizzle.
- Drizzle & serve – Drizzle icing over cooled muffins and top with crushed candy sprinkles or chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Additional Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze muffins for up to 2 months; wrap individually for easy grab-and-go options.
- Banana tip: Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian
- Can be made gluten-free by using almond or oat flour.
- Contains dairy and eggs
