Best 12 Mini Banana Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked mini banana muffins, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the convenience of individual-sized muffins. These bite-sized delights are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, offering endless possibilities for customization. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or crave something more indulgent, this collection of recipes has something for every taste. From classic banana muffins bursting with ripe banana flavor to decadent chocolate chip banana muffins, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. Embrace the simplicity of a one-bowl recipe for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or impress your friends and family with a batch of gourmet banana muffins adorned with a sweet streusel topping. With options for gluten-free, vegan, and even healthier variations, these mini banana muffins cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with these irresistible mini banana muffin recipes.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BEST YET BANANA MINI MUFFINS



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When these muffins are on a breakfast buffet table along with an array of other breakfast treats, they will steal the show! They are moist and full of banana flavor!

Provided by cathy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 bananas, mashed
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup melted butter
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Blend bananas, sugar, butter, and egg together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir batter well to combine.
  • Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 47.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

BANANA DATE-NUT MINI MUFFINS



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"These little muffins have so much flavor they don't need butter or jam or anything else to make them complete. I like them warm right out of the oven or after a few seconds in the microwave." Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and egg until well blended. Combine the flours, oats, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in the dates, walnuts and lemon zest., Coat miniature muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full with batter. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 2-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS



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Whole wheat flour and peanut butter lend heartiness to these cute little bite-size guys, and the banana sweetens them so effectively that the entire recipe only calls for 1/4 cup of added brown sugar.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas or 3 small)
1/3 cup milk or canned coconut milk
1 egg
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the cups of a 24-count mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the butter to a medium microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave on 50% power for 20-30 seconds at a time, just until melted. Add the peanut butter and stir to combine. Add the bananas. Mash the bananas into the peanut butter and melted butter until combined. Stir in the milk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Divide the mixture between muffin tins - about 1 1/2 tablespoons batter each. I use a cookie scoop - best invention ever!
  • Bake until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in tins for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days. These muffins freeze well, too!

BANANA PECAN WHOLE WHEAT MINI MUFFINS



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I adapted this from an Old Betty Crocker cookbook. My husband was terribly disappointed when they were all done!

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen mini muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup oat bran
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Spray your mini muffin pans with non stick spray.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together.
  • Add the egg and mix well.
  • Then add the oat bran and mix well.
  • In a separate container combine the mashed banana with the 2 tablespoons water.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together.
  • Add the banana mix to the butter alternatively with the mixed dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Add the vanilla and the pecans.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until the muffins start to brown.

FAT FREE MINI BANANA MUFFINS



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A healthier version of banana muffins that lacks nothing in flavor. Add a cup of walnuts to the batter if you prefer. They turn out very moist and will be gone in no time.

Provided by KRice

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 24 mini muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup applesauce
4 small bananas, peel and fork smash
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until just moistened.
  • Spoon into lined or nonstick, sprayed mini muffin pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Remove muffins from the tray and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 122, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.3

BANANA MINI CHOCO CHIP MUFFINS



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Adapted from the Penzey's spices catalog. These are very moist and speckled with tiny bits of chocolate. I fill my muffin tins very full,m so I actually only get 12 large muffins (which require more like 20-25 minutes cooking time), but if you prefer smaller muffins, you will get 16-18 by filling the tins 3/4s full.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 33m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (really that much)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup mashed banana (approximately 2 bananas)
1/2 cup sweetened miniature chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Grease 2 (12 hole) regular size muffin pans and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until combined well and fluffy.
  • Add one egg, beat well; add second egg, beat well.
  • Add vanilla and stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Combine wet mixture and dry mixture using a spoon and stir just until all the ingredients are moistened- don't overmix and don't use an electric mixer or it will toughen the muffins (you can press out any big lumps with your spoon).
  • Gently fold in the bananas and the mini chocolate chips.
  • Spoon into muffin tins so they are 3/4 full- you will probably only have enough batter for about 18.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean.
  • Let cool 5-10 minutes in the pans, then gently slide a butter knife around the edges to help loosen any stubborn bits.
  • Remove from tins and let cool or serve warm with butter.

BANANA CHOCOLATE MINI-MUFFINS



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My mum gave me this recipe and said she used to give one of these to me in my lunchbox as a treat when I was younger, they are sooooo good, I am not joking these are probally the best muffins I have ever tasted. they freeze really well

Provided by Perfect Pixie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 36 mini-muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
50 g butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • mix flour, baking powder and chocolate chips together in large bowl.
  • melt butter and combine with sugar, mashed banana, vanilla, eggs and milk.
  • pour the wet ingredients onto the dry ingredients and mix until dry ingredients are barely damp.
  • spoon mixture into well-sprayed or buttered mini-muffin pan.
  • bake at 200°C for 10 minutes or until muffins spring back when pressed lightly in centre.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.4

BANANA BREAD MINI MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ripe bananas, eggs, full-fat greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, whole wheat flour, baking soda, strawberry, dark chocolate chip, blueberry, walnut

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup full-fat greek yogurt
⅓ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
strawberry, diced
1 cup dark chocolate chip
blueberry
walnut, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas into a fine paste using a fork.
  • Add the eggs and whisk together until well incorporated.
  • Add in the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract, then mix.
  • Pour the flour over the wet mixture then sprinkle in the baking soda.
  • Using a spatula, fold the wet and dry ingredients together until the dry bits of the flour have disappeared.
  • Using a medium ice cream scoop, portion the batter evenly into a greased muffin tin.
  • Top the muffins with your choice of toppings.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the muffins have risen and set.
  • Unmold from the tray and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams

BANANA OATMEAL MINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Banana Oatmeal Mini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A.B. Hall

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen mini muffins, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup white whole wheat flour (all the nutrition of whole wheat, not nearly the "bite." its taste is sweeter and more mild, due to )
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup oats (I use whole rolled oats, but I'm sure quick cooking oats would be fine)
1/2 cup flax seed meal (ground flax seed, found in the "nutritional" isle at many grocers)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed (about 3 med-large bananas)
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt (substitute with 1/3 cup applesauce for a vegan alternative)
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten (or egg substitute for a vegan alternative)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray mini muffin tins with non-stick spray (do not use muffin liners, the dough sticks to them too much).
  • Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine banana, yogurt, oil, vanilla, and egg, and stir well.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently just until fully moistened.
  • Fill each muffin tin with an ever-so-slightly heaping tablespoon of batter.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes (11 is best in my oven).
  • Alternatives: 8x8 square pan - bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Loaf pan - bake 50-55 minutes until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly.
  • Read more about www.azcentral.com White Whole Wheat Flour (it's an informative atricle).

BANANA CRUMB MINI MUFFINS



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STOP.....DONT THROW AWAY THOSE OVER RIPE BANANAS!! THIS IS AN EASY N DELICIOUS RECIPE...I MAKE IT ALL THE TIME N ALWAYS IS A HIT :)

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Muffins

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 over ripe bananas, mashd
1/2 c sugar
1 egg, beatn
3 Tbsp butter, meltd
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
3/4 c brown sugar, packd
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. GREASE OR LINE MINI MUFFIN TIN WITH BAKN PAPER CUPS.
  • 2. IN A LARGE BOWL MIX FLOUR, BAKN POWDER, BAKN SODA, N SALT. IN ANOTHER BOWL MIX MASHD BANANAS, VANILLA EXTRACT, MELTD BUTTER, BEATN EGG N SUGAR. STIR BANANA MIXTURE INTO FLOUR MIXTURE JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
  • 3. WITH A SMALL SPOON FILL PAPER CUP LINERS WITH BATTER...LEAVN A LITTLE BIT OF ROOM FOR CRUMB TOPPN. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375.
  • 4. IN A SMALL BOWL MIX BROWN SUGAR, FLOUR, CINNAMON. CUT BUTTER INTO THIS MIXTURE...I USED MY FINGERS N ROLLD IT INTO MIXTURE. TOP EACH MUFFIN W/CRUMB TOPPING. (MAKE MORE IF U LIKE ALOT OF CRUMBS...I DO)!
  • 5. BAKE FOR 10-12 MIN .... ENJOY :)

MINI BANANA MUFFINS



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These little muffins are quick and easy to put together. So moist and flavorful, you can't just eat one!

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Muffins

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 c butter, melted
1 c sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, blend together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix mashed bananas and the melted butter together. Add the sugar, egg and vanilla, mix well.
  • 2. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, stir. Add the chopped walnuts. Mix together, but don't over mix.
  • 3. Line mini muffin tins with paper liners. Fill each liner 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees, for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Muffins will be lightly browned.

BANANA MUFFINS WITH MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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"I combined a few recipes to come up with these banana muffins. The chocolate chips often surprise people who try them," writes Colleen Johnson of Elbridge, New York. "Our four boys make these disappear in a hurry, so I usually double the recipe," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, oil, banana and applesauce; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips. , Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choosing Ripe Bananas: Select spotty, ripe bananas as they offer a sweeter taste and result in a moist texture.
  • Mashing Bananas: Use a fork or a potato masher to achieve a smooth consistency. Avoid using a blender, as it may result in a puree-like texture.
  • Measuring Flour: To ensure accurate measurements, use the spoon and level method. Avoid scooping flour directly from the bag, as it can lead to overpacking and dense muffins.
  • Mixing the Batter: Do not overmix the batter as it can develop gluten and result in tough muffins. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Muffin Liners: Use parchment paper or silicone muffin liners for easy removal of the muffins after baking. If using regular muffin liners, grease them lightly to prevent sticking.
  • Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the muffins during baking. The exact time may vary depending on the oven and muffin size. Insert a toothpick in the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean, they are done.
  • Storing Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These delightful mini banana muffins offer a perfect combination of sweetness, moist texture, and simplicity. With just a few pantry staples and ripe bananas, you can create a delicious and wholesome treat that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a sweet ending to a meal. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or savor them later, these mini banana muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Try experimenting with different add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to create your own unique flavor combinations. Happy baking!

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