Just before I went on vacation recently, I somehow ended up with a LOT of ripe bananas. So I could either freeze them or bake something with them. I decided to do both. I froze some to use in smoothies later and also used some in these muffins!
As you can imagine, these Blueberry Banana Muffins are so good and moist, with both the bananas and blueberries, and the flavors together are great! And the batter has a rich buttery taste. It’s a great recipe for fresh blueberries…and those ripe bananas that always seem to be around! 🙂
BLUEBERRY BANANA MUFFINS adapted from Allrecipes
Makes 12 muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (if you substitute frozen blueberries, fold them in the batter at the end, after everything else is mixed together; your baking time may be slightly longer, too)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed, very ripe bananas (2 to 3 bananas, depending on size)
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add in the blueberries, gently tossing them to coat them with flour; set aside.
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
Add flour/blueberry mixture to butter/sugar/egg mixture and stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into lined muffin cups, dividing batter evenly among the cups (your muffin cups will be almost full).
Bake for 21 to 24 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and serve warm or cool completely on a wire rack. Note: I think these taste best warm (after cooling for about 10 minutes).
Even though these muffins do brown quite a bit on top, they are not dry; they’re very soft and moist on the inside. And the browned muffin tops are also slightly crusty if you eat them warm, which I really liked! I took some of these along with me on my road trip vacation to visit family! Are you planning any road trips this summer?
I’m linking this to Fiesta Friday and Inspire Me Monday.
NancyC 
I adore blueberry muffins! These are beautiful! 🙂 What a lovely treat to bring to Fiesta Friday! Thanks!
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Thanks and you’re welcome, Joanna! 🙂
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Blueberries and bananas! Sounds like a great combination Nancy! Love the picture you took of them!
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Thank you, Lori! Hope you’re enjoying your vanilla! 🙂
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I haven’t had a chance to enjoy it yet, because I have been using up my old stuff….soon though! 🙂
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I’ve found that adding bananas to whatever you bake is always a good idea. I’ll try this recipe for sure 🙂
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Yes, bananas are always good! 🙂
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This is an awesome recipe!
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It’s a great way to use ripe bananas–hope you get a chance to try it!
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These sound so yummy, and a perfect way to use those extra bananas!
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These look great 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Happy Fiesta Friday to you too, Sarah! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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What a lovely combination, bananas and blueberries! Fantastic recipe, thank you for bringing it to the party! 🙂
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Welcome welcome welcome my lovely Nancy! You make the best banana everything, so I know these are going to be awesome! Such a perfect treat to bring to the table on Fiesta Friday! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us! Have a wonderful weekend! ❤
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Thank you, Prudy–you always have the sweetest comments! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, too!
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Oh I have bananas and blueberries I might just try that hehe xxx
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I love when I end up with a lot of ripe bananas, always a good situation to be in. Thanks for sharing, and happy fiesta!
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Happy Friday to you, too, Kaila!
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Blueberry a~nd banana muffin. It is special! 😛
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Thanks, Fae–it’s good to see you back! 🙂
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thanks for sharing! Happy Fiesta friday!
Simi
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Mmm these sound amazing!
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Wonderful photo! I like berry-muffins!
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These look like top-notch muffins! Too bad we finished our blueberries….I would have made these. BTW: I love the new blog look. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kloe–I’m glad you like the look! 🙂
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It is beautiful! I especially like the brackets on your title. Follow for you too! 🙂
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Thank you–glad to have you following! 🙂
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I love the combination of blueberries and banana. I’ve been meaning to make blueberry muffins for a long time now, when I finally get around to it I may have to sneak banana in them too! They look soooo good!
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Yes, I really like the banana in these-they make the muffin so good and moist!
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Found you through the fiesta friday party, and I’m glad I did! These muffins look amazing and they sound even better, I can’t wait to whip up a batch for my family.
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Thanks, Sarah, I hope you and your family enjoy the muffins! 🙂
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