Banana muffins

Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for banana muffins that are moist and flavorful:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the nuts or chocolate chips if using.

5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious banana muffins!