Description
Rhubarb Banana Muffins are soft, moist, and perfectly balanced with sweet ripe bananas and tangy fresh rhubarb. This easy homemade muffin recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or seasonal baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh rhubarb
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Chop rhubarb finely to evenly distribute its tart flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
- Frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg