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I’ve earned the title of “banana muffin expert” through a combination of dedication, precision, and an obsession with perfecting the ultimate banana muffin. After spending half a year developing and testing muffin recipes, I didn’t settle for average muffins. These are big, bakery-style banana muffins that anyone can recreate at home with a regular muffin pan.

What sets my banana muffins apart?

I’ve honed 4 key tips that make achieving bakery-style perfection simple and repeatable. Thousands of bakers have put my methods to the test with amazing results, and that’s why people trust me and my banana muffin recipes. I’ve worked tirelessly to ensure my recipes are foolproof, reliable, and deliver the perfect balance of flavor, moisture, and texture every time.

These are the best muffins ever. Don’t wait on making these. I will be making these all the time. Came out so good!

-Elizabeth

Banana Muffin Recipes

Absolutely the best muffin recipe I ever made! They turned out beautifully with giant domes and such a great flavor! Everyone who ate one loved them. I’m doing the blueberry ones next! Thanks for all the tips!
-Karen

Banana Muffins FAQs

How do you keep banana muffins moist?

Banana muffins are naturally very moist due to the high water content in the bananas. The key to keeping them soft and tender is making sure you don’t overbake them. Bananas provide ample moisture, so baking them just until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs will help maintain their moisture. Overbaking dries them out, so keep a close eye on them toward the end of the baking time.

How long do banana muffins last?

Banana muffins typically last 2-3 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. To extend their freshness, you can refrigerate them for up to a week. If you want to keep them even longer, freeze them for up to 3 months. Just make sure to wrap them well in plastic wrap or store them in a freezer-safe bag to prevent freezer burn. When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw at room temperature or gently warm them in the microwave.

How long to bake banana muffins?

The exact baking time can vary based on your oven and the size of your muffin pan. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake them, as banana muffins can dry out quickly if left in the oven too long.

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How to Create Bakery Style Muffins

Bakery style muffins are known for their domed tops. Plus who doesn’t love them? I used a few techniques to help “lift” these muffins so they would have large, domed tops!

1. The Rest Period

Let the batter rest for 15 minutes after it’s mixed and before you scoop it into the muffin pan. During the resting period, starch molecules in the flour are absorbing the liquid in the batter, causing them to swell and giving the batter a thicker consistency (ref the kitchen whisper). Our 15 minute rest is just a quick rest. 

2. Fill Every Other Muffin Cup

This tip has been a game changer! For bakery style muffin tops, line a 12 count muffin pan with 6 muffin liners, meaning you’ll only fill every other muffin well with batter. Filling every other cup allows the muffins to spread and dome without running into each other. This technique also encourages the muffins to brown, creating a golden muffin top.

3. Fill Them To The Top

Fill your muffin liners to the top with batter. Yes, this goes against everything you’re heard but it’s important in helping the muffin gain that height.

4. Bake at High Temperature Initially

Bake the muffins at a high temperature (425ºF) initially, then lower to 350ºF. Starting the muffins off at a higher temperature causes the batter to rise rapidly, setting the outer surface of the muffin, producing a dome shape.

Storing and Freezing Muffins

Muffin Storage

If you’ll be eating the muffins within 24 hours of baking, you can leave them uncovered on the counter. The muffins will not dry out while left at room temperature for 1 day. 

In fact, muffins are so moist they can become soggy and those crunchy, sugary tops can disappear when stored in an airtight container.

But I have a trick to help that – paper towels. 

For longer storage, 2-4 days, line the bottom of an airtight container with paper towels. Place the muffins in a single layer in the container then cover the muffins with any additional layer of paper towels. The paper towels will act like a sponge, absorbing the moisture they release while they are stored. 

If the paper towels become too moist around day 2 or day 3, replace them with fresh paper towels. 

How To Freeze Muffins

Individually wrap each muffin in plastic wrap. Then place them in a ziploc bag or airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To thaw, leave them at room temperature until defrosted, about 1 hour. Or unwrap them and microwave at 20 second intervals until defrosted.

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