Mini Banana Muffins
Soft, moist, and bursting with sweet banana flavor, these mini banana muffins are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a party treat, they are sure to please!
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Fill the mini muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moist muffins, use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots. You can also swap out the sugar for honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness.