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Easy Cupcake Recipes with Soft & Fluffy Banana Muffins

When I think about comfort baking, banana muffins always jump to the top of the list. They remind me of mornings when the kitchen smells like warmth and sweetness, with a tray cooling on the counter while I’m already sneaking one. They’re forgiving, easy to mix up, and they disappear fast—at least in my house. These muffins strike the perfect balance. They’re light yet moist, sweet but not too sweet, and fluffy enough that you almost wonder if you should’ve made extra. I’ve baked a lot of batches over the years, but this one has that soft fluffy bread recipe quality that makes them irresistible. They double as a fluffy cupcake recipe too, especially if you crown them with a little frosting for fun. If you’ve been searching for an easy banana muffins recipe or maybe even an easy banana bread muffins recipe, you’ve landed in the right spot. Call them banana bread muffins recipe, call them banana bread cupcake recipe, or just call them gone—because once they’re out of the oven, that’s usually what happens. I love how simple they are to whip up, and you don’t need any fancy tricks. Just ripe bananas, a bowl, and about half an hour of your time. That’s it. So, let’s make a batch together before those bananas on the counter go from spotty to scary.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread cupcake recipe, banana bread muffins recipe, easy banana bread muffins recipe, easy banana muffins recipe, Easy Cupcake Recipes, fluffy cupcake recipe, soft fluffy bread recipe
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, and salt over the mixture, then stir in.
  5. Add flour and fold gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly on a wire rack before enjoying warm.