Description
These Small Batch Banana Muffins are a delightful and quick way to enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfectly soft and moist, each muffin is bursting with flavor and can be made in just 30 minutes. This recipe utilizes two overripe bananas to yield six delicious muffins, making it ideal for small households or those who want to avoid leftovers. Whether served warm with nut butter or enjoyed plain, these muffins are versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this treat anytime you crave a sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 overripe bananas (divided)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a muffin tin with baking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, blend sugar with one mashed banana until well combined.
- Stir in melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
- Mash the second banana and fold it into the batter.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg