Mini Banana Muffins Recipe 

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Mini Banana Muffins are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These moist and flavorful muffins are made with ripe bananas, a touch of cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, creating a deliciously comforting taste. 

Ingredients 

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 
  • 1 cup sugar 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk 
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed 

Instructions 

Preheat the Oven 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the muffin cups. 

Prepare the Dry Ingredients 

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. 

Cream the Butter and Sugar 

  • Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. 

Add the Eggs and Vanilla 

  • Incorporate the eggs one by one, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. 
  • Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract. 

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients 

  • Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 
  • Add Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed. 

Fill and Bake the Muffins 

  • Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. 
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. 
  • Let the muffins rest in the tin for a brief period, then move them onto a wire rack to cool thoroughly. 

Conclusion 

These Mini Banana Muffins are a delightful treat that is perfect for any time of the day. The combination of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla creates a moist and flavorful muffin that everyone will love. Enjoy these muffins fresh out of the oven or store them for a quick and easy snack.