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strawberry banana muffins

Strawberry Banana Muffins

Soft, moist, and packed with fresh fruit, these Strawberry Banana Muffins bring together the sweetness of ripe bananas and the tart brightness of strawberries. A simple, pantry-friendly recipe perfect for spring mornings, quick snacks, or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • ¾ cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp milk if batter is too thick
  • Optional toppings: raw sugar sliced almonds, or a pinch of cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Whisk or electric hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Muffin tin (7 cups or one 12-cup tin)
  • Paper liners or non-stick spray
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 7 muffin cups with liners or grease them.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until creamy with a few lumps.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to the bananas. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries. If batter is too dense, add 1 tbsp milk.
  7. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter evenly into 7 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle optional toppings if desired.
  8. Bake & Cool: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Chop strawberries right before folding in to avoid excess moisture.
Overmixing can lead to dense muffins—fold gently!
Variations: add nuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or a dash of cinnamon.