Here's a simple recipe to make delicious banana muffins:

Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor

Instructions:
1. *Preheat the oven*: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. *Combine dry ingredients*: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. *Combine wet ingredients*: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
4. *Combine wet and dry ingredients*: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. *Add optional nuts*: If using, fold in chopped nuts.
6. *Divide the batter*: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. *Bake*: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. *Cool*: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.



Enjoy your delicious homemade banana muffins!
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Tips and Variations:
- *Use ripe bananas*: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the muffins will be.
- *Don't overmix*: Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough muffins.
- *Add-ins*: Consider adding other ingredients like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or coconut flakes to create different flavor combinations.
- *Make mini muffins*: Divide the batter evenly among 24 mini muffin cups for bite-sized treats
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Enjoy!!!
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