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Banana Muffins with Icing Drizzle

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Quick Description

These moist banana muffins are topped with a delicate drizzle of icing and a sprinkle of festive red toppings. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they’re packed with flavor and make a great grab-and-go treat.

Servings & Timing

  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
  • Total Time: ~35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Drizzle Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (or as needed to reach drizzling consistency)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • Crushed red candy sprinkles
  • Chopped nuts or banana slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream butter and sugar – In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs & bananas – Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients – Gradually stir in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
  6. Scoop & bake – Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool & prepare icing – Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the icing drizzle.
  8. Drizzle & serve – Drizzle icing over cooled muffins and top with crushed candy sprinkles or chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor.

Additional Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze muffins for up to 2 months; wrap individually for easy grab-and-go options.
  • Banana tip: Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.

Dietary Info

  • Vegetarian
  • Can be made gluten-free by using almond or oat flour.
  • Contains dairy and eggs

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