Jamie Oliver Banana Muffin Recipe

This easy Jamie Oliver Banana Muffin recipe is a quick and delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. With ripe bananas, warm spices, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, it’s a simple and customizable recipe that will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma. Enjoy these soft, fluffy muffins fresh out of the oven!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Banana Muffins Recipe:

Deliciously Moist: The ripe bananas make these muffins incredibly moist and flavorful.
Simple Ingredients: You likely already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen.
Quick and Easy: The recipe is straightforward and quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings.
Customizable: You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or even dried fruits to suit your taste.
Perfectly Sweet: The muffins have just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.

🍌 Jamie Oliver Banana Muffin Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas)
6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
2/3 cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk
Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

🧁 How To Make Jamie Oliver Banana Muffin

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, mash the bananas. On medium speed, beat or whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then beat or whisk until combined. If adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. The batter will be thick.
Bake Muffins: Spoon the batter into liners, filling them to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Bake for an additional 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 21–23 minutes, give or take. (For mini muffins, bake for 12–14 total minutes at 350°F (177°C).)
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to continue cooling before serving.

💭 Recipe Tips:

Use Ripe Bananas: For the best flavor and texture, make sure your bananas are very ripe with lots of brown spots.
Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off. Don’t scoop directly from the bag, as it can pack too much flour.
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Fill Liners Completely: Fill the muffin liners all the way to the top to get nice, domed muffin tops.
Temperature Control: Start baking at a high temperature (425°F) to help the muffins rise quickly, then lower the temperature (350°F) to finish baking evenly.

🍦 What To Serve With Banana Muffin?

Banana Muffins go well with a side of fresh fruit, yogurt, scrambled eggs, or a cup of coffee. They can also be served alongside bacon, sausage, toast, or a smoothie for a full and delicious breakfast.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Banana Muffin?

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freeze: Place muffins in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before Serving.

FAQ’S:

How Long Do Banana Muffins Take To Bake?

Following this recipe, banana muffins take about 21-23 minutes to bake at 350°F (177°C).

Can You Make Banana Muffins Without Eggs?

Yes, you can replace the egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce or a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water) in this recipe.

Can You Make Banana Muffins Without Baking Soda?

You can, but the texture may be different. Use 2 teaspoons of baking powder instead of baking soda in this recipe.

Can I Add Chocolate And How Much?

Yes, use up to 1 cup of chocolate chips or chunks.

Why Are My Banana Muffins Too Dense?

Overmixing the batter in this recipe can make the muffins dense. Mix until just combined.

Why Did My Banana Muffins Not Rise Properly?

Check the freshness of your baking powder and baking soda when making this recipe. They should be active.

Why Are My Banana Muffins Dry?

Overbaking this recipe can cause dryness. Check the muffins a few minutes before the end of the baking time.