Prep the Oven: The oven should be heated to 350°F. A muffin pan should be lined with paper liners. This step helps everything bake evenly and release cleanly.
Mash the Bananas: Ripe bananas should be mashed in a large bowl until mostly smooth. A few small lumps help add texture later. The mixture should look thick and creamy.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: Eggs should be added to the bananas and stirred until blended. Applesauce, milk, and vanilla should be mixed in next. The batter should look smooth and lightly glossy.
Combine the Dry Ingredients: Flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar should be whisked together in a separate bowl. This helps distribute everything evenly through the batter.
Bring the Batter Together: The dry mixture should be added to the wet ingredients slowly. Gentle stirring should be used until just combined. Overmixing should be avoided to keep the muffins tender.
Fill the Pan: The batter should be spooned evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Each cup should be filled about three quarters full to allow room for rising.
Bake Until Set: The muffins should bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. The tops should look lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool Slightly: After baking, the muffins should rest in the pan for a few minutes. They can then be moved to a rack to cool completely.
