Description
These Quick and Easy Mini Banana Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. With ripe bananas, a hint of vanilla, and a tender crumb, these mini muffins bake up quickly in just about 14 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings or last-minute cravings.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins.
- Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to create the base of your batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, then add the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all the wet ingredients smoothly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour into the bowl. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a spoon, scoop the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the filled muffin pan into the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until ingredients are just combined for tender muffins.
- If desired, add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- These mini muffins can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana muffins, mini muffins, quick muffins, easy breakfast, banana recipe, baking, homemade muffins
