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Strawberry Banana Muffins

These muffins are baked quick bread treats featuring ripe strawberries and mashed bananas, which add moisture and natural sweetness. The batter is gently folded to maintain fruit pieces, then topped with sugar for a crisp golden crust. The final muffins have a soft, moist crumb with a slight crunch on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined. Visually check that ingredients are evenly distributed with no visible lumps.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth, then add the melted butter and egg. Whisk until the mixture is uniform and slightly thickened.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking apart the fruit.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a light layer of sugar on top of each muffin for a crunchy crust.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be slightly crisp and fragrant.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for sweeter flavor and maximum moisture. For a more intense strawberry flavor, reserve a few strawberry pieces to press into the top before baking.