Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Banana Mini Muffins are a delightful treat featuring ripe bananas blended into a moist batter, topped with a classic cinnamon sugar mix for extra sweetness and crunch. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they bake up fluffy and flavorful in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 5 tbsp butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 5 tbsp butter (melted)
- â…“ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
- Mash Bananas and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, use a fork to thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix, to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. This allows room for the muffins to rise without overflowing.
- Bake the Mini Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. This ensures the muffins are fully cooked.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins rest in the pan for about 5 minutes to firm up before carefully removing them to a cooling rack.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Brush the tops of the still-warm muffins generously with the melted butter set aside for topping. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture over the muffin tops, pressing lightly so it adheres and creates a sweet, crunchy finish.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a mini muffin pan, a standard muffin pan can be used; just adjust baking time to about 15-18 minutes.
- Letting the muffins cool slightly before adding the cinnamon sugar topping helps it stick better without melting away.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
