Banana Bread Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 bananas (ripe, mashed, about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the sugar, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill up each cup about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, then enjoy.