Description
Banana Bread Mini Muffins are moist, bite-sized treats bursting with banana flavor, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or lunchboxes. They offer the comforting taste of classic banana bread in a convenient mini muffin form.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- These muffins freeze well and can be reheated for a quick snack.
- Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey or maple syrup.
- Add-ins like blueberries or shredded coconut can add variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg