Description
Soft and moist banana muffins made with ricotta cheese and bright citrus flavors, perfect for breakfast or a light snack.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix bananas, ricotta, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in citrus zest and juices.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and texture.
- Do not overmix to keep muffins soft.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes