Banana Bread Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 bananas ( very ripe to black)
• 5 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
• 2 eggs ( beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.

2. 2

   Add the bananas to a bowl with the warm, melted butter and mash using a fork or potato masher.

3. 3

   Add the oil, buttermilk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Mix well to combine.

4. 4

   In a second large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together with a wooden spoon until combined (the mixture will be thick).

6. 6

   Divide batter between 12 muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or cooled.

8. 8

   Store remaining muffins covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.