Name: 2 Banana Muffin Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda (bi-carb soda); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 large bananas (mashed); 3 oz butter (85g) (melted); ⅔ cup brown sugar (firmly-packed); 2 eggs (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbs milk

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I love cooking and eating my 2 banana muffin recipe! The muffins are moist, tasty, and full of banana flavor. Every bite has just the right amount of sweetness and spice!

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What Can I Make With 2 Ripe Bananas?

My 2 banana muffin recipe never disappoints. The muffins come out perfectly cooked every single time. They're also really easy to make - get the kids involved and make them in the next school holidays!

2 Banana Muffin Recipe Ingredients

1 ½ cups flour - Use all-purpose flour for this easy and quick banana muffins recipe.
1 teaspoon baking soda / bi-carb soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon - Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to enhance the flavor and give a nice warmth to the taste of the muffins.
2 large bananas - This recipe calls for 1 cup of mashed banana, about 2 large bananas. To prevent chunky batter, mash the bananas in a bowl before adding the other ingredients.
3 oz | 85g butter - Melt the butter in the microwave, on 30-second bursts, until melted.
⅔ cup brown sugar - I like the molasses richness brown sugar gives to this 2 banana muffin recipe. Light or dark brown sugar works fine.
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Vanilla will enhance the taste of the bananas in this recipe.
2 tbs milk - Use regular milk or substitute with other plant-based types of milk.

Easy Banana Bread Muffin Recipe Ingredients

How to Make Banana Bread Muffins - 2 Bananas

Preheat the oven to 350°F | 177°C. Either use muffin paper liners or lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
In a separate large bowl, add the mashed bananas. On medium speed, with a hand-held or stand mixer, beat in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold through with a rubber spatula until just combined.
Spoon the muffin batter evenly among the 12-hole muffin pan.
How long to bake banana muffins? Bake the muffins for 22 to 25 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Rest for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan. Eat them warm (my favorite!), or let them cool on a wire rack.

What is the Secret to Making Moist Muffins?

BROWN SUGAR - Using brown sugar rather than granulated white sugar makes these quick and easy banana muffins softer and moister.
OVERRIPE BANANAS - What to do with 2 overripe bananas? Overripe bananas will give flavor, moisture, and sweetness to this 2 banana muffin recipe.
DON'T OVERMIX - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula, and don't overmix the batter.

Add-Ins for 2 Banana Muffin Recipe

Here are some add-in ideas for my easy banana muffins 2 bananas recipe:

Oats - Why not add extra fiber to your easy 2 banana muffin recipe so you don't feel too guilty munching them late at night while watching your favorite series? Oats are not only good for your health, but they also add some tasty texture. To make banana oat muffins, add ½ cup of rolled oats for every cup of flour. If you love oaty goodness, you'll love my oatmeal cookies!
Chocolate chip banana muffins 2 bananas - I've said it before, and I'll say it once more: BANANA and CHOCOLATE are a match made in heaven! Mix in ¾ cup of semi-sweet or ½ cup of milk chocolate chips to the batter. You can also use white chocolate chips or even chocolate chunks! For good measure, don't forget to sprinkle some chocolate chips over your banana muffins just before baking!
Banana nut muffin recipe 2 bananas - Banana and nut muffins, classic! My grandma used to make me banana and nut muffins all the time. I love the softness of the muffins and the sweetness of the banana combined with the crunchiness of the toasted nuts. To make some yourself, add ¼ cup each of toasted and roughly chopped types of nuts such as walnuts and pecans. Sprinkle sliced almonds on the top just before baking for a pretty decoration.
Peanut butter - add ¼ cup of homemade peanut butter to the 2 banana muffin recipe batter for peanut goodness!

Banana Muffin Topping Ideas - Frosting

Banana Muffins with Chocolate Ganache Frosting - This banana muffin recipe can hold a generous chocolate ganache frosting. Either spread it onto the top of each muffin or pipe it on in swirls.

Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting - Enhance the flavor of these cinnamon banana bread muffins with some spiced cinnamon buttercream frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting - Frost the top of these banana muffins with this fresh and tangy cream cheese buttercream frosting.

Banana Muffin Variations

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

You can also use almond flour to make this easy 2 banana muffin recipe. It's a great alternative if you can't have any gluten. I like the nuttiness of the almond flour and the banana's sweetness. The general rule of thumb is to use an equal amount of almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Note; every commercial brand of almond flour is a bit different - you might need to add less or more than what the recipe states to make your batter the right consistency. You could also add more bananas or eggs to help the binding process if necessary.

Vegan Banana Muffins

Eggs - Either substitute the eggs with more bananas or use a powdered vegan-friendly egg substitute.

Milk - Substitute the dairy milk with plant-based milk.

Butter - Replace the butter with an equal amount of plant-based vegan butter or any vegetable oil you like.

Banana Muffins With 2 Bananas and Oil

If you want to replace the butter with oil in this 2 banana muffin recipe, I'd say go for it. I've done it myself several times, and the muffins come out tasty. Oil can replace butter in this recipe at a 1:1 ratio.

If you want to keep it super classic, use a neutral-flavor oil like canola oil but if you'd like to try a slightly different flavor profile, try using coconut oil. This will give a hint of coconut flavor, which I think compliments the banana taste nicely.

2 Ripe Bananas Healthy Recipe

Are Banana Muffins Healthy?

Banana muffins don't always have to be consumed with guilt. Whenever I want to make them a bit healthier, I swap the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour at an equal ratio. Sure, whole wheat flour won't rise as well as regular flour, but it still tastes great.

You can also use an equal amount of any healthy oil that you like in place of the butter. Oh, and you can also substitute the sugar with honey. As honey is much sweeter than sugar, use ½ cup only for this banana bread muffin recipe with 2 bananas.

Types of seeds such as pumpkin seeds, grated carrots, and fresh berries are also healthy ingredients to add to the muffin batter to make healthier banana muffins. Sprinkle some extra seeds over these quick banana bread muffins just before baking for extra crunch and decoration.

2 Banana Muffin Recipes for Kids

As I said earlier, my basic banana muffin recipe is so easy and simple that kids (with supervision) can make some themselves.

Also, if you want to make your amazing banana muffins extra fancy for your kids, spread a generous amount of Nutella on top of the cooled muffins, then sprinkle some M&Ms or chocolate sprinkles. These make a great birthday party treat!

Storing - What to do With Leftover Banana Muffins

Room Temperature - Don't leave your banana cake muffins on the counter uncovered for more than 12 hours, as they will dry out. To keep the muffins moist at room temperature, place them in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Fridge - Put the banana cinnamon muffins in an air-tight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Freezer - To extend your banana muffins' shelf life, store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, let them defrost and then pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds - this will make them taste as if they are fresh out of the oven! Yum!

Want More Banana Goodness?

Try my simple yet delicious brown sugar banana bread or chocolate chip banana bread.

2 Banana Muffin Recipe FAQs

What Sort of Bananas are Best?

You can use any type of banana. Usually, the perfect time to make this 2 banana muffin recipe is when the bananas in your kitchen are overripe and have black spots all over the skin. These overripe bananas are sweeter, softer, and easier to mash.

Fresh or frozen overripe bananas both work perfectly fine. To thaw frozen bananas, microwave them on defrost or take them out of the freezer and let them defrost slowly in the fridge overnight.

2 Banana Muffin Recipe - How to Ripen Bananas?

Waiting for those bananas to overripe is a lengthy process. You'll need a couple of days. Who has that patience, especially when craving a sweet baked treat?

Luckily, you can speed up the process by putting your bananas into a 300°F| 150°C oven for 30-45 minutes or until their skin turns completely black with mushy flesh inside. Now, there's really no excuse for not making this delicious banana cake recipe!

How to Mash Bananas for 2 Banana Muffin Recipe?

You want your bananas for this 2 banana muffin recipe to look like mashed baby food. To do this, peel the bananas and cut them into chunks. With a fork or a potato masher, mash the bananas until they are soft and mushy. They should look like baby food at this stage.

Mashed Banana for Banana Bread Recipe With Brown Sugar — Mashed Banana for banana bread recipes muffins

What to do When you Have too Many Bananas?

Either bake some more banana treats such as my brown sugar banana bread or chocolate chip banana bread. Alternatively, peel and chop the bananas into chunks and put them in a zip-lock plastic bag for baking on another day.

2 Banana Muffin Recipe - What Makes Muffins Light and Fluffy?

What makes muffins fluffier? Ensure that your cold ingredients, such as the eggs and milk, are brought to room temperature before you bake this easy banana muffin recipe. This ensures that all the ingredients incorporate well into a smooth batter. This will help make your muffins expand as they cook and become light and fluffy.
How do I make my muffins lighter? This 2 banana bread muffins recipe uses baking powder and baking soda to help the muffins rise and become light and fluffy.
What causes muffins to be heavy? Adding too much baking powder or baking soda can cause the banana muffins using 2 bananas to rise too quickly, collapse, and become too heavy and dense.
How do you fix muffins that are too dense? Be careful not to overmix the 2 banana muffin recipe batter. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the flour mixture is just mixed through and no more. If you stir the batter too much, you will overdevelop the gluten, which can result in tougher and denser muffins.
How do you add moisture to muffins? One of the ways that this recipe adds moisture to the baked muffins is through the use of brown sugar rather than white sugar.
How do you make muffins less dry? Be careful not to overbake your basic banana muffins, or they can become too dry. The best way to check if the muffins are cooked is to insert a skewer into the center of a muffin and ensure that it comes out clean.

How do you Keep Banana Muffins Moist After Baking?

After taking your best banana bread muffins out of the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Put them in an air-tight container which will help keep your baked 2 banana muffins moist and fresh. Tip: Any warmth left in the muffins will cause condensation when you store them in a container and turn your banana muffins soggy.

2 Banana Muffin Recipe - What is the Best Flour to Use For Muffins?

What type of flour makes the fluffiest muffins? I use all-purpose flour as I always have it in my kitchen pantry. Of course, you can buy cake flour, especially for baking pastries, biscuits, cakes, and muffins which is finely ground flour that helps to make fluffier muffins.
How do different types of flour affect muffin density? Flour gives structure to baked goods such as muffins. If you use other types of flour instead of all-purpose flour, such as gluten-free flour or whole wheat flour, the density of the muffin will increase.

Which Makes Muffins More Moist Oil or Butter?

Oil rather than butter can make your 2 ingredient banana muffins moister, but it will give a different flavor profile.

Texture - Substituting the butter with oil will give your muffins a spongier and fluffier texture.
Taste - Replacing the butter with oil will result in banana bread muffins with 2 bananas with a different but still delicious taste. Use a neutral-flavor oil or a complimentary tasting oil such as coconut oil.
Cost - Basic vegetable oils are generally cheaper than butter. Oil can also last in the kitchen pantry for a long time and does not need refrigeration like butter.

Which Sugar is Best for this 2 Banana Muffin Recipe?

Which brown sugar is best for banana muffins? - You can use light brown or dark brown sugar for this 2 banana muffin recipe. Dark brown sugar will give an extra caramel-like flavor and a darker color.
Can you replace brown sugar with white sugar? Yes, you can use white granulated sugar in this simple banana cupcake recipe instead.
Are white sugar and brown sugar interchangeable? In this banana muffin recipe, you can use white sugar and brown sugar interchangeably at the same amount.
What happens if you use regular white sugar instead of brown? - The muffins will be slightly paler in color and have slightly less toffee-like flavor.
What can I use if I don't have brown sugar? - Try using other types of sugar, such as muscovado or coconut sugar. Alternatively, use different sweeteners, such as honey, golden syrup, date paste, or agave nectar.
Can I make banana bread with less sugar? Banana bread muffin recipe with 2 bananas with less sugar? No problem! Bananas, especially overripe bananas, are sweet by themselves, so you can absolutely adjust the sugar.
How does brown sugar affect baking? Brown sugar will make your baked goods softer, moister, and darker in color due to the molasses in the brown sugar.