Name: Banana Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Cuisine: American

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January 30, 2026

There are so many different combinations you can do with banana bread. Banana Poppyseed is a combination that is also delicious as a muffin. A vanilla glaze gives this muffin a sweet twist and a beautiful place for an extra sprinkle of poppy seeds.

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Banana Poppy Seed Muffins

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375.

Use 2 tablespoons of butter to grease the muffin pan.

Smash bananas in a large bowl with the back of a fork.

Add in the sugar, butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cream. Mix until fully combined.

Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda and mix until fully combined.

Mix in the poppy seeds.

Bake muffins for 14-18 minutes at 375F.

Combine the confectioners' sugar with the milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.

You can use a spoon to drizzle the muffins with the glaze or you can just dip the top of the muffins right in the glaze. Top with a sprinkle of poppy seeds.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ripe Banana Magic 🍌
Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in your muffins.
Poppy Seed Preservation 🌱
Toast poppy seeds lightly in a dry pan before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and release their essential oils.
Muffin Moisture Trick 💧
Gently fold wet and dry ingredients just until combined to prevent gluten development and ensure a tender, moist muffin texture.
Glaze Application Technique 🧁
Let muffins cool completely before glazing to prevent the vanilla glaze from becoming too thin and running off the sides.
Even Baking Hack 🥣
Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform muffin sizes and more consistent baking results.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.