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Banana bread mini muffins on a white plate with soft natural light

Banana Bread Mini Muffins: 5 Easy Steps to Bake Perfectly

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Moist, bite-sized, and full of banana flavor, these Banana Bread Mini Muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat. Quick and easy to make in just 25 minutes, they’re a delightful way to use up ripe bananas and brighten anyone’s day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas (mashed)

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prepare:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.

  • Mash and Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.

  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  • Fold Batter:
    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in optional chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

  • Bake:
    Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use the ripest bananas you can for maximum sweetness and moisture.

  • Do not overmix the batter—lumps are okay!

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Try adding a sprinkle of oats or a drizzle of glaze for variety.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
  • Calories: 55 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg