Description
You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of juicy cherries with the creamy richness of mashed bananas, all wrapped up in a perfectly moist and fluffy muffin. This easy muffin recipe is a go-to for busy mornings, a sweet pick-me-up during snack time, or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2–3 medium)
- ¾ cup pitted and chopped cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry—don’t overmix.
- Fold in the cherries and optional nuts.
- Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle sugar on top for crunch.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Want a sweet glaze? Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk and drizzle over cooled muffins. Add a tsp of cinnamon or nutmeg for depth. A topping of oats and brown sugar gives a hearty, crunchy finish. Need something chilly? Try the refreshing cherry banana combo in smoothie form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg