Bananas are something that are found in many Amish kitchens. While most produce found in Amish homes is grown on site, fruits are a different matter.
The Amish Go Bananas
Since the Amish typically prioritize locally grown and seasonal produce, bananas, which are not grown in most Amish communities' regions, may not be a common part of their diet. However, some Amish communities may occasionally consume bananas, particularly in areas where they are readily available or if individual families choose to incorporate them into their diet.
Because of these reasons, bananas were not historically part of Amish culinary culture. But once it was realized that bananas ship well, can be sold in bulk, and if they arrive unripe that can sit on the shelf a long time, they became popular among the Amish.
Plus, as more and more Amish homemakers shop in traditional supermarkets non-traditional fruits like bananas, mangoes, and oranges are becoming more popular. So where is there not to love about some simple, delicious "banana muffins."
Step-By-Step Brown Sugar Banana Muffins
This banana muffin recipe can be doubled easily. And the muffins can be frozen for eating at a later date.
True to a simple Amish recipe, this can be stirred as above by hand. Make sure you mash the bananas well. If you really want to whip out your hand-held electric mixer or stand mixer, though, you are welcome to. But a spoon should be sufficient to stir the banana muffin batter. And, sure, if you want, go ahead and add a handful of chocolate chips to the wet ingredients and flour mixture if you want to add a touch more sweet to them! You could also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you want a hint more flavor.
Some people add pecans or walnuts, but I don't want crunch in my muffins, so that is a no for me on any kind of nuts. A large or medium bowl should be used for stirring the batter.
Brown Sugar: And, of course, we call these brown sugar banana muffins because, the brown sugar adds a really good flavor to complement the ripe bananas. I like using dark brown sugar, but you can use either dark or light.
Line a muffin tins with silicone or paper liners, and with this recipe, you may want to spray cooking spray in the liners; that way, when you peel off the liners, you won't get the muffin sticking to them. It will also save you from having to scrub a muffin pan.
Use a toothpick to test for doneness. This is a very moist recipe so that could happen. Also let them cool completely before peeling off the liners.
Store the muffin in airtight container at room temperature and they'll stay good for several days. These muffins taste really good with butter or cream cheese spread on them.
Yes, if you don't have nutmug, cinnamon or even pumpkin pie spice will work and produce a similiar flavor.
Yes! In fact, we think whole wheat is a super alternative, it gives a slightly different flavor profile which works well with these muffins.
Yes, put finished muffins in a freezer bag for up to three months. To thaw, stick one muffin in the microwave for 30 seconds.
FAQ Banana Muffins
Full Recipe
Brown Sugar Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- ·  2 teaspoons baking powder
-  ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- ·     1 large egg, slightly beaten
- ½ cup milk, whole or skim
- 1 cup ripe mashed bananas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease and lightly flour 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
- In a large bowl, stir together the baking powder, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg until evenly blended.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, mixing only until the dry particles are moistened.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups â…” full and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
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