Banana bread mini muffins recipe

Banana bread mini muffins recipe

6 servings
Try this easy Banana bread mini muffins recipe for a frugal and delicious breakfast idea. They also freeze great!

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 bananas

    ripe bananas - if you have them in the freezer, just allow to thaw

  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1½ cups of flour

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini muffin pan.

  2. 2

    Peel the bananas. (these can be from the freezer, just thaw first) Mash the bananas.

  3. 3

    Stir in melted butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Add flour and stir well.

  5. 5

    Pour into the mini muffin pans. It makes 24.

  6. 6

    Cook for 10-15 minutes until they start to brown and set.

  7. 7

    Let cool on a rack before removing them.

  8. 8

    Optional:

  9. 9

    Add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips when you add in the flour. Those are some easy and YUMMY additions

Banana bread mini muffins recipe

Banana bread mini muffins recipe

25 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a delightful, easy breakfast or a wholesome snack that won't break the bank? These banana bread mini muffins are your answer, delivering classic comfort in a perfectly portable bite that's ready in a flash.

What makes these mini muffins so special is their sheer simplicity and the way they transform ripe bananas into something truly irresistible. It's a frugal and delicious way to use up those overripe bananas, creating a wonderfully moist, flavorful treat that feels like a warm hug, perfect for any time of day.

Prepare for a truly delightful experience with every mini muffin. You'll bite into a wonderfully moist and tender interior, rich with the natural, caramel-like sweetness of ripe bananas, perfectly complemented by a hint of warm vanilla. These small-batch beauties offer all the comforting, familiar flavors of traditional banana bread, but in a convenient, perfectly portioned size that's ideal for grab-and-go mornings, lunchbox treats, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Their easy preparation ensures that even a busy morning can start with homemade goodness.

The secret to truly flavorful and moist banana bread mini muffins lies in using ripe bananas. Whether you're pulling them from your fruit bowl or thawing them from the freezer, ensuring they are well-speckled and soft is key to unlocking their natural sweetness and contributing to that wonderfully tender texture. This recipe's straightforward approach makes it a reliable way to transform those often-overlooked bananas into a delightful treat.

These delightful mini muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack in lunchboxes, or a thoughtful treat to share. They're a simple pleasure that fits any time of day, perhaps alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

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