One Bowl Spiced Gingerbread Muffins

Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 small/medium)
very ripe banana, mashed
1 large
egg
1 tsp (5g)
pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
fresh orange zest (optional)
1–1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground ginger
1/2 tsp
ground cloves
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp
kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup (112g)
vegetable oil
1/3 cup (80g)
molasses
1/3 cup (75g)
unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup (66g)
granulated sugar
1/3 cup (71g)
(packed) dark brown sugar
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
baking soda
2–1/4 cups (270g)
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup
powdered sugar, sifted
1–2 Tbsp
milk
1 Tbsp
pure maple syrup
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, use the back of a fork to mash the banana together with the egg until completely combined and only small lumps remain.
2
Use a spatula to stir in the vanilla, orange zest, spices and salt.
3
Add the oil, molasses and milk, stirring until completely combined between each addition.
4
Add the sugars and stir to combine.
5
Add the baking powder and baking soda and stir to combine.
6
Fold in the flour until just mixed. Do not overbeat.
7
Use a cookie scoop to divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, about 3/4 full.
8
Bake for 10 minutes at 400℉. Turn the oven temperature down to 375℉, turn the muffin pan around, and bake for an additional 7-9 minutes until the muffin tops are set and a cake tester inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
9
Let cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room-temperature.
10
In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk until the glaze is smooth and creamy. Add more or less milk to create a thicker/thinner consistency if preferred. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla.
11
If Glazing: While the muffins are still warm, dip the tops of each in the glaze, then place on a baking rack to cool/harden. If Frosting: Wait for the muffins to fully cool, then use a knife or small offset spatula to spread on frosting.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
288 calories
Servings:
12 servings
Carbohydrates:
42 g
Fat:
12 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
2 g
Sugar:
12 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
28 minutes
Cook:
23 minutes
Total:
51 minutes