Description
Indulge in the delightful world of mini banana muffins! This quick and easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a healthy snack that everyone will love. Made with wholesome ingredients like pure maple syrup and ripe bananas, these muffins are naturally sweetened, making them a guilt-free treat for kids and adults alike. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert, these customizable mini muffins can accommodate various dietary preferences—simply tailor them to be gluten-free or dairy-free. With just a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these delicious bites that are sure to impress at any gathering or brighten up your daily routine.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup melted dairy-free butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Optional mix-ins such as mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or chopped dates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or liners.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix with maple syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir until just combined. Fold in any desired mix-ins.
- Fill each muffin cup with batter and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (30g)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg