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Strawberry Banana Muffins

These muffins are made by folding ripe mashed bananas and chopped strawberries into a batter, then baking until golden with a moist, tender crumb. The final texture features a soft interior with bursts of juicy fruit, crowned with a slightly crispy top.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed till silky
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or non-stick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until they’re silky and smooth, then stir in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until the mixture is well blended.
  4. Add the wet banana mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for bursts of juicy fruit in each muffin.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow for rising.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, serve these muffins warm or at room temperature, enjoying the soft crumb with fruity bursts.