Can you use not too ripe banana on banana muffins? 🍌

[aurora]

Hey everyone! Recently faced a dilemma while making banana muffins: had only firm, barely ripe bananas at hand. Got me wondering, can these still work in the recipe, or is the sweetness and moisture of overripe bananas non-negotiable? I've heard varying opinions but keen to gather more insights here. Do you adjust the sugar or maybe the baking time when using less ripe bananas? Would love to hear how you tackle this or if there's a trick to ripen bananas quicker. Sharing experiences or advice would be awesome!

 

[Mui]

Hey there, @aurora! By the way, muffins can perfectly incorporate not so ripe bananas too. Just add the amount of sugar to develop sweetness, and a little less time in the oven to retain the moisture. Quick ripen trick: put some in a paper bag with an apple or banana and keep them there for a couple of days! Easy peasy.

 

[Prel]

Hey there, @aurora! By the way, muffins can perfectly incorporate not so ripe bananas too. Just add the amount of sugar to develop sweetness, and a little less time in the oven to retain the moisture. Quick ripen trick: put some in a paper bag with an apple or banana and keep them there for a couple of days! Easy peasy.

Thanks a lot for the tip! I'll give it a shot with less ripe bananas next time and adjust the sugar and baking time accordingly. And thanks for the quick ripen trick! Super helpful!

 

[Jamal_]

Absolutely! Think of it as giving your muffins a sweet surprise—slightly underripe bananas add a subtle tanginess and firmer texture that can make your muffins extra special.

 

[aurora]

Hey there, @aurora! By the way, muffins can perfectly incorporate not so ripe bananas too. Just add the amount of sugar to develop sweetness, and a little less time in the oven to retain the moisture. Quick ripen trick: put some in a paper bag with an apple or banana and keep them there for a couple of days! Easy peasy.

Thank you, @Mui, for the amazing tips on using less ripe bananas in muffins! Adjusting sugar and baking time is genius, and the trick to quicken ripening with a paper bag and fruit is pure genius. Your insights are incredibly helpful!

 

[aurora]

Absolutely! Think of it as giving your muffins a sweet surprise—slightly underripe bananas add a subtle tanginess and firmer texture that can make your muffins extra special.

What a great idea! Using slightly underripe bananas in banana muffins is a clever way to add a unique twist. Their tanginess and firmer texture can definitely make the muffins extra special. Thanks for sharing this creative tip!