Banana Blueberry Muffins

May 13

An easy way to use up over ripe bananas is to bake with them! A family favorite is banana blueberry muffins and they are so moist and delicious! #bananamuffin #blueberrymuffin #bananablueberry #easymuffin #muffinrecipe

The last couple of times we have gotten bananas from the grocery store they have turned brown really fast. While I can always compost them, I also love to bake so I knew I could make them into something! I've made my banana bread recipe quite a few times lately and my son was begging me to make muffins instead. So, I took my mom's banana bread recipe, added blueberries and the end result was delicious Banana Blueberry Muffins!

Check out the recipe below and some pointers for preparing them as well. Be sure to see my tip on adding the blueberries, it makes a huge difference!

Making Blueberry Banana Muffins...

Combine dry ingredients...

dry ingredients for banana blueberry muffins in a mixing bowl

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Blend together remaining ingredients...

Mash ripe bananas in a medium bowl. I like to mash them with a pastry blender or fork.

In a mixing bowl start by creaming together the vegetable oil and sugar.

Then blend in the eggs 1 at a time.

Pour in mashed bananas and mix well.

Add dry ingredients to banana mixture...

Blend the flour mixture into the batter by adding about 1/3 of the dry ingredients at a time. Mix just until combined.

Gently fold the blueberries into the batter...

muffin batter in mixing bowl with blueberries mixed in

Carefully hand mix the blueberries into the batter, be sure not to over mix or smash the blueberries in the process.

Pro Tip: Toss blueberries in flour...

I can't remember where I picked up this trick, probably from my mom! But, before adding the blueberries to the batter lightly coat them in some flour. This will help to evenly incorporate them into the batter and keep them from sinking to the bottom. It works great!

Fill lined muffin tin...

muffin tin filled with muffin papers and batter

Place muffin papers in muffin tin. Fill batter in each to about 2/3 full.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes...

The muffins bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. A great way to test if muffins are finished is to lightly tap on the top of the muffin. If it springs right back up it is baked. If pressing on the top leaves an imprint that means the muffins need to bake longer.