Lemon and banana muffins

The sweetness of banana and the acidity of lemon bring the 'sweet and sour' experience in muffin form. The banana fibres bind moisture, so the cake doesn't dry out, while the lemon juice helps the baking powder to maximise its effect (carbon dioxide production), making the muffin rise high.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 230 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin tray
  • Paper cases
  • Bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line with paper.

Tip: Preparation.
2

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt.

Tip: Dry ingredients.
3

Mash the banana with the lemon juice and zest.

Tip: Flavouring.
4

Whisk the eggs with the sugar, then add the butter, milk and banana pulp.

Tip: Wet ingredients.
5

Pour the wet into the dry. Fold together loosely.

Tip: Do not mix smooth, it can remain lumpy.
6

Portion into moulds (3/4 full). Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Tip: Skewer test.
7

Cool on a rack.

Tip: Done.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the top crack?
This is a good sign for muffins! It means the batter rose suddenly. But if the crack is too large, the temperature was too high.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 150 g Caster sugar
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 2 pieces Ripe bananas
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 piece Lemon (zest)
  • 100 g Butter (melted)
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 1 packet Baking powder
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt