Costco Banana Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 4 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat and Prepare:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas and sugar until well combined.
– Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. **Incorporate Dry Ingredients:**
– Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. **Add Sour Cream and Nuts (Optional):**
– Gently fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
– If using nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
6. **Fill Muffin Cups:**
– Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. **Cool and Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. **Enjoy:**
– Once cooled, serve these delicious Costco-style banana muffins warm or at room temperature.
**Tips:**
– For extra moist muffins, ensure your bananas are very ripe.
– You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangy flavor.
– Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruits for variation.
These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day. Enjoy baking and savoring these delightful treats!