Bakery-style raspberry banana muffins with super high, golden muffin tops that look as good as they taste. Each bite is bursting with juicy raspberries, the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, and a texture that’s both fluffy and tender.
These raspberry and banana muffins are perfect for any occasion — whether you’re hosting a brunch, need a quick breakfast on the go, crave a mid-afternoon snack, or want a simple dessert. The best part? This easy recipe doesn’t require any special equipment or complicated steps. Just a few basic ingredients and a bowl are all you need to whip up these irresistible treats.
If you’re like me and love a muffin with a high, domed top and soft, moist interior, this recipe is a dream come true. Check out my banana chocolate chunk muffins and banana bread with pecans too!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Flavor: The combination of sweet bananas and tangy raspberries creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile that’s sweet, fruity, and slightly tart. My blueberry chocolate chip muffins are amazing as well!
- Texture: These muffins have a soft, fluffy crumb that stays moist for days, paired with golden domed tops that give them that bakery-quality look and feel.
- Ease: With no fancy equipment, no creaming of butter and sugar, and simple steps, this recipe is approachable for bakers of any skill level. Orange chocolate chip muffins are super quick to make!
Equipment
Using a kitchen scale is a total game-changer for making banana raspberry muffins. It makes measuring ingredients super precise, so your recipe comes out perfect every single time. Plus, fewer measuring cups means less cleanup — and who doesn’t love that? Invest in one, and you’ll wonder how you ever baked without it!
Ingredients
What you'll need for raspberry banana muffins
- Bananas: Use overripe bananas that are almost black. They’re naturally sweeter and more flavorful, ensuring your muffins have the best banana taste. Please do not use regular bananas.
- Sour Cream: This adds both moisture and a subtle tanginess, which complements the sweetness of the bananas and raspberries while keeping the muffins tender. I use it in my cardamom banana bread too!
- Oil: For maximum moisture and key for the texture of the crumb, flavorless oil is best.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Adds depth and a hint of caramel flavor that pairs wonderfully with the bananas and raspberries.
- Baking Powder: Provides the necessary lift to create tall, domed muffin tops that look straight out of a bakery display case.
- Raspberries: Fresh or frozen raspberries work equally well. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them, which helps prevent the batter from becoming watery.
See recipe card below for quantities.
Substitutions
Variations for raspberry banana muffins:
- Nuts: Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch that pairs beautifully with the banana and raspberry flavors.
- Chocolate: Stir in some dark or white chocolate chips for an extra layer of sweetness and a touch of decadence.
- Spices: A dash of cardamom or nutmeg can add warmth and complexity to the muffins, making them even more comforting.
- Fruit: Add another berry! Banana berry muffins are bliss!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions. These are just suggestions.
Instructions
Let's make banana and raspberry muffins!
Step 1.Preheat the oven to 430°F and line a muffin pan with 12 liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, kosher salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 2. Using a fork or mixer, mash the overripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3. Add the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and dark brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Beat until well combined.
Step 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, beat until just combined.
Step 5. Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to over mix.
Step 6. Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners. The liners will be full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with a little granulated or turbinado sugar for added texture and sweetness. Place the muffins in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 400°F. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Hint: It will look like too much batter for one muffin liner, but it's not. The high oven temperature will create a high rise, the amount of batter contributes to the domed tops.
Pro tips
- Do Not Overmix: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can develop gluten, which leads to dense and chewy muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
- Try Not To Over bake: Over baking will dry out the banana and berry muffins. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center — it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Don’t Break the Raspberries: Gently fold the raspberries into the batter to keep their shape intact and avoid streaking the batter with juice.
- Start with High Heat: Begin baking at a higher temperature (400°F) to encourage the muffins to rise quickly, then immediately lower the temperature for the remainder of the bake time. I do the same method with my lemon curd muffins!
- Make the Full Recipe: Making more than 12 muffins with the batter will not have the same bakery style tops, the muffin liners must be full.
FAQ
Why does this recipe start at a high oven temperature?
Starting at a high temperature creates a burst of steam in the batter, which helps the muffins rise rapidly and form those tall, bakery-style domed tops. Lowering right after placing in the oven prevents them from burning before baking.
Can I freeze these or refrigerate them?
Do not store muffins in the refrigerator, it dries out the crumb and makes them super dry and crumbly. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
How do I store these raspberry banana muffins?
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator: Avoid refrigerating these muffins, as it can dry them out and alter the texture, making them less enjoyable.
Freezer: Freeze muffins individually wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then store them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature.
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📖 Recipe
Raspberry Banana Muffins
Equipment
- Mixer or whisk
- Muffin pan
- Muffin liners
- Measuring cups or kitchen scale
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas almost black
- ½ cup (114 grams) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (125 grams) sour cream full fat
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (132 grams) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (242 grams) all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups (200 grams) fresh raspberries can also use frozen- do not defrost
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430°F and line a muffin pan with 12 liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, kosher salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Using a fork or mixer, mash the overripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and dark brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, beat until just combined.
- Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners. The liners will be full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with a little granulated or turbinado sugar for added texture and sweetness.
- Place the muffins in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 400°F
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Melanie says
I found these through your other muffin recipe and they did not disappoint!!! My son is asking for more
Amanda says
What a kind comment!! I'm so happy they were a hit, thank you!!
sarah says
Loved the flavor combination and texture 🙂