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Strawberry Banana Muffins

Delightfully moist and naturally sweet, these Strawberry Banana Muffins combine ripe bananas and fresh strawberries for a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle the muffin tops with a little coarse sugar before baking. Serve warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese.