Description
Banana Muffins with Lemon Icing are soft, moist muffins made with ripe bananas and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. This easy muffin recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and citrus, making it ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (melted) or oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter or oil until well combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make icing.
- Drizzle icing over cooled muffins and let set before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.Do not overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy.Adjust lemon icing thickness by adding more sugar or juice.
