Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Melt butter and set aside to slightly cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. (You can use up to 5 regular-size bananas or 6 small bananas in this recipe.)

Step 4

Add butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla and mix well.

Step 5

Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until ingredients are JUST incorporated. (Be careful not to overmix)

Step 6

Add 2-3 tablespoons of batter to muffin pan lined with cupcake liners. (This is about ⅔ full)

Step 7

Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until center of muffin springs back when touched and center no longer appears wet. Be careful to not bake muffins for too long; you do not want burnt edges.

Step 8

Remove muffins from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.