Banana Breadfruit Muffins

Banana Breadfruit Muffins are a delightful treat from the Pitcairn Islands, combining the tropical flavors of banana and breadfruit into a moist and flavorful muffin.

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Banana Breadfruit Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup cooked breadfruit, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, mashed breadfruit, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Muffin tin Paper liners Mixing bowls Whisk Spoon

Tools

Oven Wire rack

Serving suggestions

Serve the Banana Breadfruit Muffins warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try adding a sprinkle of shredded coconut to the muffin batter before baking.

Cost

$8