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Mini Banana Muffins

Light, tender mini muffins packed with mashed banana for a quick snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 48 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon table salt or fine sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups ripe banana mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
  • optional chocolate chips 1 cup folded in and 1/2 cup for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two standard muffin tins with paper liners and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (1/2 cup), granulated sugar (1 cup), and light brown sugar (1/3 cup) with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs (2), vanilla (1 tsp), and sour cream (1 cup) to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups), baking powder (2 tsp), baking soda (1 tsp), and salt (1 tsp).
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the mashed banana (1 1/4 cups, about 3 bananas) and, if using, 1 cup chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full. If using extra chocolate chips, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup on top of the batter in the liners.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Equipment

  • muffin tins (two standard or equivalent mini muffin pans)
  • paper liners
  • electric mixer or mixing bowl and whisk
  • large mixing bowls
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • wire cooling rack

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and applesauce instead of butter to lighten the recipe.
  • Add extras like chopped nuts, cinnamon, or coconut if desired.