Banana Dairy Free Muffins

Can I use oil instead of butter in banana muffins?

Yes, you can. Oil makes the muffins incredibly moist and tender, making it an excellent alternative to butter.

How ripe should bananas be for banana muffins?

When it comes to baking with bananas, the rule of thumb is the riper the better. At a minimum, your bananas should have dark brown or black spots on the skin. The best flavor comes from bananas with dark brown or even black skin. Their sugars are super-concentrated, creating a deep, sweet banana flavor.

Can bananas be too ripe for baking?

Absolutely not. That being said, it's important to differentiate very overripe bananas from bananas that have gone bad. If your bananas have mold on the skin, liquid oozing from them, or have an off smell, don't use them. Otherwise, the riper they are, the better your baked goods will be.

How do you ripen bananas quickly?

If your bananas aren't ripe enough for your muffins, or you simply want to concentrate their flavor more, use the paper bag method. Add your bananas to a paper bag along with an apple, a pear, or an avocado. Then, seal the bag. The ethylene gas produced by the fruit will ripen the bananas overnight.