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Banana Muffins

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  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time40 min
  • Makes12 muffins
A close-up of a golden-brown banana muffin in a white paper liner resting on a wire cooling rack, with a second muffin visible in the soft-focus background.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 large overripe bananas, well mashed (1 cup)

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup canola oil

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • PREHEAT oven to 375F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

  • WHISK flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

  • WHISK bananas, sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until combined. Divide batter among prepared cups. Top each with 2 small banana chips.

  • BAKE until browned and a tester inserted into centre of bread comes out clean, about 18 min. Cool in pan on a rack, 10 min. Remove from pan and let cool completely. Kitchen Tip: Peel overripe bananas and store in freezer bags for the best banana flavour.

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