🍌 Banana Muffins (No Baking Powder Needed)

ByAbbie

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Soft, comforting muffins using just bicarbonate of soda and yoghurt for lift.

Ingredients (Makes 10–12 muffins)

2–3 ripe bananas (approx. 250g peeled)
75g melted butter or sunflower oil
100g soft brown sugar (or caster sugar)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbsp plain yoghurt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
180g plain flour
Optional: chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or raisins

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
Stir in the melted butter/oil, sugar, egg, vanilla, and yoghurt.
Add the bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Mix lightly.
Fold in the flour until just combined – do not overmix.
Spoon batter into muffin cases (about ¾ full). Add toppings if desired.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
Cool on a wire rack — or enjoy one warm straight from the tin.

Abbie Shores is a British artist, writer, and arts community manager currently based in Manchester. Her creative work is inspired by countryside walks, dogs and horses, and a love of myth-infused storytelling. She is the founder of Our Arts Magazine and author of the Whispers of the Wolf fantasy series. As an autistic creator, she brings unique focus, depth, and insight to her work. Friends know her as Frankie—a nod to the warmth and quiet humour beneath her professional calm.