Banana Muffins

Banana muffins are a popular, moist baked treat made from mashed bananas, flour, sugar, and butter or oil, often enhanced with spices like cinnamon or mix-ins such as nuts and chocolate chips. This versatile quick bread is a staple in home baking across North America and beyond, prized for its sweet flavor and soft, tender crumb.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These muffins are typically high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick energy boost along with some dietary fiber and potassium from the bananas. A standard homemade muffin generally ranges from 200 to 350 calories per serving, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Banana muffins are a classic example of 'quick bread' baking, where baking powder or soda is used instead of yeast for a fast rise, and they are a beloved way to use up overripe bananas that have become too sweet and soft for fresh eating.