Description
These Mini Banana Muffins are the perfect bite-sized treat, offering a rich, moist texture with a burst of banana flavor in every bite. They’re soft, slightly sweet, and can be made even more indulgent with the addition of mini chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a fun dessert!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt or fine sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups ripe banana, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
Optional: - 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas, making sure they’re evenly distributed. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas that are speckled with brown spots.
- Mini chocolate chips are optional, but they add a nice touch of sweetness that complements the banana flavor.
- You can also make this recipe into regular-sized muffins by increasing the baking time to 18-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American