Banana Honey Muffins

Using oil instead of butter is a conscious choice: since oil is liquid at room temperature, these muffins stay fluffy and moist even when cold, unlike butter-based cakes which can harden.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Two bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line muffin tin.

Tip: Standard procedure.
2

Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).

Tip: Lump-free baking powder is the goal.
3

Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla, and honey.

Tip: Honey is thick, mix well.
4

Mix oil and banana mash into egg mixture.

Tip: Oil emulsifies harder than butter, mix thoroughly.
5

Fold wet and dry mixes together. Do not overmix!

Tip: Golden rule: lumpy batter is good batter.
6

Portion into cups.

Tip: Use ice cream scoop for even portions.
7

Bake 20-25 mins (toothpick test).

Tip: Golden brown top, clean toothpick.
8

Cool on rack.

Tip: Steam needs to escape.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they stick to paper?
Tried removing while too hot, or not enough fat in batter. Let cool completely.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 large Ripe Bananas (mashed)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt