• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Baking: 20-25 minutes
• Total: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 75g unsalted butter (melted)
• 125g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 190g plain flour

Equipment

• Muffin tin
• Paper muffin cases
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Fork or potato masher
• Spoon or spatula

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger over the banana mixture. Stir to incorporate.
5. Combine with Flour: Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fill Muffin Cases: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cases, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 6g
• Fibre: 1g
• Sugar: 15g