Tired of searching for the perfect homemade muffin recipe? Look no further! These cake mix banana muffins are easy to make and taste amazing. All you need is a box of cake mix and a few other basic ingredients. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those overripe bananas. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
Ingredients
To make these cake mix banana muffins, you’ll need:
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup of water
- Optional: 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Ready to get baking? Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mash one banana with a fork until it’s mostly smooth.
- Add 1 egg, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 1/3 cup of water to the mashed banana. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.
- Add the box of cake mix to the bowl and stir until everything is well blended.
- If you’d like to add walnuts or chocolate chips to your muffins, stir in 1/4 cup now.
- Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These cake mix banana muffins are a great snack or breakfast option. Each muffin contains:
- 230 calories
- 12 grams of fat
- 34 grams of carbohydrates
- 2 grams of fiber
- 9 grams of sugar
- 3 grams of protein
These muffins are a great source of potassium and vitamin B6 from the banana, and they’re packed with carbohydrates for energy. Plus, the walnuts or chocolate chips add a bit of healthy fats and fiber.
Cake mix banana muffins make a great treat for any time of day. They’re perfect for a snack or a light breakfast. They also make a great addition to a packed lunch. Best of all, they’re easy to make and the whole family will love them!
Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect cake mix banana muffins:
- Make sure to use an overripe banana for the best results. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
- For a more intense banana flavor, use a full mashed banana instead of 1/3 cup.
- You can use any type of cake mix you’d like. Try a spice cake mix for a unique flavor, or add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- For a healthier version, use a sugar-free or low-sugar cake mix, and replace the vegetable oil with applesauce.
- These muffins are great as-is, but you can also top them off with a drizzle of melted chocolate or sprinkle of powdered sugar.
These cake mix banana muffins are so easy to make, and they taste amazing. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those overripe bananas. So give them a try today – you won’t be disappointed!