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Banana Muffins with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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Deliciously moist and flavorful banana muffins made with ripe bananas and a tender crumb, topped with a zesty lemon icing for an extra burst of freshness. Perfect as a sweet snack or breakfast treat, these muffins bake up golden and fluffy, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus notes.

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 100g butter, melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup milk (175ml)
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Icing

  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 30g butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C using the fan bake setting to ensure even heat distribution for perfect muffin baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, white sugar, vanilla essence, and eggs. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and slightly creamy. Then add the mashed bananas and milk, mixing thoroughly to blend all wet ingredients together.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the plain flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Gently fold all the ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain the muffins’ light texture.
  4. Prepare Muffin Trays: Line your muffin trays with paper cases. Evenly divide the batter between the 18 cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake the Muffins: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 18-23 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Icing: In a bowl, mix the icing sugar, softened butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add boiling water and whisk thoroughly until the icing is smooth and free from lumps. Spread or drizzle the icing over the cooled muffins before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe bananas with brown spots to get maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid dense muffins.
  • If you prefer, add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.
  • The lemon icing can be adjusted for consistency by adding more or less boiling water as needed.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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