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Brown Butter Banana Muffins

Delightful muffins combining rich, nutty brown butter flavor with sweet, ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup brown butter Brown until golden with a nutty aroma
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
  • 2 large eggs Allow to come to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a saucepan, brown the butter until golden and fragrant. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the brown butter, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
  5. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.