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Banana Strawberry Muffins

These muffins are made by blending ripe bananas and strawberries into a batter, which is then baked until golden and fluffy. The strawberries provide bursts of sweetness and color, while the bananas add moisture and a tender crumb, resulting in a light-textured muffin with colorful flecks and a fragrant aroma.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or cooking spray
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and slightly chunky, revealing a sweet, fragrant aroma.
  3. Chop the strawberries into small pieces, about ¼ inch, and gently fold them into the mashed bananas so the color and flavor will distribute evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the banana and strawberry mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar, mixing evenly to distribute the leavening agents.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until the batter is moist with no streaks of flour remaining—be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the muffins fluffy.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to give room for rising.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
  11. Enjoy these fragrant, fluffy muffins warm or at room temperature, with the pink flecks of strawberry and tender crumb highlighting their homemade charm.