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Delish Cranberry Banana Muffins

Delish Cranberry Banana Muffins

Moist, tender banana muffins bursting with tart cranberries and a hint of orange zest. Perfectly sweet with a crunchy sugar top, they bake up golden in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups ripe bananas mashed, from about 3 medium
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest optional but recommended
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh or frozen; roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping; optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy and combined.
  • Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and fold gently just until a few dry streaks remain—do not overmix.
  • Fold in orange zest, chopped cranberries, and nuts if using, until evenly distributed.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 0.75 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For extra lift, ensure your baking powder is fresh. Frozen cranberries can be used straight from the freezer; do not thaw. If your bananas are underripe, roast them unpeeled at 300°F for 15 to 20 minutes until blackened, then cool and mash.