Description
These Banana Bread Mini Muffins are moist, bite-sized treats packed with banana flavor and perfect for snacking or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Add flour and cinnamon (if using), then mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini muffins
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg