When we got back from a trip recently, I came home to some overripe bananas. These were a little riper than I like, but I really try not to waste food, so it was time to make my sweet banana muffins.
Jump to RecipeI have made many quick banana muffins through the years, and this recipe for Sweet Banana Muffins is my favorite. I tend to rework recipes until they are to my liking because life is too short to eat sub-par food. These are topped with a lovely crunchy brown sugar topping.

Bananas can be frozen when they are overripe and used later. They are perfect to be used for smoothies, bread and muffins. I used to just throw them out, but now I freeze them once they get a little spotty.

The muffins come together quite easily,

Within minutes you will have a nice muffin for breakfast or a snack.

These are sweet and simple and that brown sugar topping is everything!

For more easy muffin recipes, be sure to check out these:
- All Bran Muffins - My favorite bran muffins for a delicious breakfast treat with fiber.
- Easy Pineapple Muffins – These beautiful sunny citrus muffins are a perfect way to start the day.
- Sweet Banana Muffins– Perfect banana muffins with a light cinnamon crunch topping.
- Crumb Top Carrot Muffins – A family favorite and a great way to incorporate carrots.
- Double Chocolate Chip Muffins - This is the best double chocolate chip muffin recipe!
- Lemon Bakery-style Muffins - Our reader's favorite muffin recipe - it's been pinned thousands of times.

Did you go on any weekend trips this summer? Where did you go?

Banana Muffins Recipe
📖 Recipe

Sweet Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375. Coat muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
- 2. Mix dry ingredients for muffins together in a mixing bowl.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mash the banana and add the egg. Combine until blended.
- 4. Mix topping together in a small bowl.
- 5. Top muffins with topping (recipe below)
- 6, Bake 23-25 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.
Nutrition

Muffin Crumb Topping Recipe
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons butter, cut
Mix together topping and put a spoonful in each muffin, over batter.
Enjoy!
If you love bananas, try my Favorite Baked Banana pudding for a delicious dessert idea!

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Tanya Schroeder
I have always wanted to try those donuts!!! These muffins sound soo good. I can practically smell and taste them!
Organizedisland
Thanks Tanya! Those donuts are truly amazing. We stood in line for 45 minutes and it was worth it!
Tamara
Delicious. I love making banana anything. As for weekend trips, we went to Cape Cod but it was just for one night! We're doing a longer trip back at the end of this month.
Jamie
When do I get to try one of your yummy treats? =) You see me with my hands on my hip, righ? 😉
Jen
Tried these today, even though eggs and bananas are missing from the recipe, I used 2 bananas and 1egg. They were good but the batter was too thick so I added a splash of milk. These are better than a vegetable oil recipe for sure!
Raquel Pineira
Thanks for commenting Jen! I appreciate that note and forgot to include - all fixed thanks to you!
Tammy
Vacations do go to fast. You have a lot of great recipes on your blog. These muffins caught my eye. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Summer.
Raquel Pineira
Thanks for stopping by Tammy!
Tamara
I love banana muffins and to have that crunch is amazing!
And I know I answered this before, but Cape Cod is still kind of the answer, but we did it for a week this past summer, and not a weekend!
There were great weekend trips in the fall too.
Gloria
Great recipe! I noticed some of the mixing steps are missing in the directions. I also added 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, gotta have cinnamon!