Banana Cinnamon Muffins
For the Muffins:
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 small bananas)
For the Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cups in a standard size muffin tin.
Prepare the Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla with a wire whisk. Stir in mashed bananas.
Add the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Do not overmix.
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups (using an ice cream scoop helps with this step).
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Immediately remove muffins from the pan to a cooling rack.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Dip the muffin tops into melted butter, then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.