Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe

These spiced Banana Muffins are a breakfast staple as well as being incredibly fluffy! Baking them at a high temperature first creates a sky-high dome, which along with the moist mashed banana adds a soft, tender crumb to these muffins that is so delicious with a hot coffee.

Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe Ingredients

• The Dry Mix:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• The Wet Mix:
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas)
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
• Optional Add-ins:
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

How To Make Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to a hot 425°F (218°C). Grease a standard 12-count muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
2. Whisk the dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Ensure there are no lumps of baking soda. Set aside.
3. Mix the wet: In a large bowl (or stand mixer), mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined and slightly thickened.
4. Combine: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Whisk gently or fold with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix! If you are adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. The batter will be thick.
5. Fill the liners: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Fill them all the way to the top!
6. The Temperature Trick: Bake the muffins at 425°F for exactly 5 minutes. Then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C). Bake for an additional 16–18 minutes.
7. Check doneness: The muffins are ready when the tops are tall and golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips!

• The 425°F Blast: Starting at a high heat activates the baking powder rapidly, forcing the muffins to rise quickly and create a beautiful bakery-style dome top. Reducing the heat ensures the inside cooks evenly without burning the bottom.
• Ripe Bananas: Use bananas that are heavily spotted or even black. They are sweeter, softer, and mash into a smoother liquid which keeps the muffin moist for days.
• Fill ‘Em Up: Unlike cupcakes, you want to fill these muffin liners right to the brim. The thick batter supports the high rise, giving you that impressive muffin top.
• Butter Flavor: Using melted butter instead of oil gives these muffins a rich, cake-like flavor. If you prefer them dairy-free, melted coconut oil works too but changes the taste slightly.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe is a grab-and-go breakfast hero! A hot Latte or a cold glass of Milk is the classic pairing to wash down the sweet, spiced crumb. For a weekend treat, serve them warm, sliced in half, with a pat of Honey Butter or a smear of Peanut Butter! If you added chocolate chips, they are basically dessert—enjoy them after dinner!

How To Store Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe

• Room Temp: Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay moist and fresh for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate: You can keep them in the fridge for up to 1 week, but the cold can dry them out slightly. Warm them up before eating!
• Freeze: These freeze beautifully. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter or microwave for 30 seconds.

Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated per muffin (without nuts/chips).

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