Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes
Peanut butter banana cupcakes are a delightful treat that beautifully combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from celebrations to casual indulgence. Topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, each bite is a comforting experience that promises to bring smiles all around. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these cupcakes will quickly become your go-to dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and mix in peanut butter until combined.
- Add eggs and milk to the banana mixture and whisk until blended.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg