Palm Sugar Banana Muffins

These palm sugar banana muffins are soft, moist, and full of rich caramel-like flavor from natural palm sugar and ripe bananas. Each bite is perfectly balanced, not too sweet, yet incredibly satisfying, with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.

What makes this recipe special is its flexibility. You can customize it with chocolate chips, cheddar cheese, or extra banana slices on top for a bakery-style finish. The combination of simple ingredients and easy steps makes it perfect for beginners, while still delivering a homemade treat that feels warm and comforting.

Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or with a cup of coffee, these muffins are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Once you try them, they might just become your new favorite go-to muffin recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Total Time: 45–50 minutes

Yield: 10–12 muffins (standard size)

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas (about 1¼ cups mashed)
• ½ cup palm sugar (or brown sugar, adjust to taste)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ½ tbsp butter, melted
• 3 ½ tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional Add-ins:
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
• Sliced bananas (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, palm sugar, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add melted butter and oil, mix well. Stir in mashed bananas until combined.
4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix; batter may be slightly lumpy).
6. Fold in cheese and chocolate chips if using.
7. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full. Top with banana slices or extra toppings if desired.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
• Do not overmix to keep muffins soft
• Best served warm or at room temperature

🧁 Palm Sugar Banana Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Yield: 10–12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
• ½ cup palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 2 eggs
• 3 ½ tbsp butter, melted
• 3 ½ tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional:

• ¾ cup cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• Banana slices (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
3. Add butter, oil, and mashed bananas.
4. Mix dry ingredients separately.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
6. Fold in optional add-ins.
7. Fill cups ¾ full.
8. Bake 30–35 minutes until done.

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