What is the secret to moist banana muffins?

[AL_]

I've found myself constantly striving for that perfect moist texture in banana muffins. Learned a few tricks along the way, like using overripe bananas for extra sweetness and moisture. Another game-changer was adding a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This tweak seems to lock in moisture without weighing down the batter. Recently, I stumbled upon the idea of a lower baking temperature, extending cooking time slightly to avoid drying out.
Curious to hear if others have stumbled upon different methods or ingredients that promise the same moist outcome. What's your secret?

 

[byang05]

heyyy, use overripe bananas, mix the batter gently. Use oil or butter, they add up moisture tho. You can opt for sourcream or yogurt. Note: DONT OVERBAKE

 

[Chiyah_]

heyyy, use overripe bananas, mix the batter gently. Use oil or butter, they add up moisture tho. You can opt for sourcream or yogurt. Note: DONT OVERBAKE

I agree with overripe bananas! the riper the bananas, the sweeter and moist they are.

 

[TinkerBell]

I agree with overripe bananas! the riper the bananas, the sweeter and moist they are.

Overripe bananas are definitely the key. They add such a natural sweetness and moisture to banana muffins. It's like nature's little secret ingredient!