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Strawberry Banana Muffins

These muffins are moist and tender, featuring ripe strawberries and bananas folded into a buttery batter. Baked until golden with swirls of red fruit throughout, they offer a soft crumb and burst of fruity flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray it lightly with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This creates a balanced dry mixture as the base.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and slightly creamy. Add the egg and whisk until blended, then pour in the buttermilk and cooled melted butter, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the muffins tender and airy.
  5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter while keeping the mix light and fluffy.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. You should see the bright red strawberries peeking through the batter as a swirl of color.
  7. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The aroma of baked fruit and butter will fill your kitchen.
  9. Enjoy these soft, fruity muffins warm or at room temperature, noting the tender crumb and lively fruit swirls in every bite.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking or add a handful of chopped nuts into the batter.