Description
These mini banana muffins are light, fluffy, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, and after-school fuel. Ready in 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 cup mashed brown bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt and stir together.
- In a medium bowl, melt butter. Add mashed banana, yogurt, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful to not overmix.
- Divide the mixture into mini muffin tin and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 6-8 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Ingredients: The two-temperature baking method – starting at 425°F then dropping to 350°F – is what gives these muffins that bakery-style domed top. Don’t skip it! Also, both vanilla and plain Greek yogurt work well here, as does sour cream if that’s what you have.
Prep ahead: These freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then freeze in a zip-top freezer bag (squeeze out as much air as possible) for up to 3 months. Take out the night before or let thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Tools: A silicone mini muffin pan makes these pop right out without sticking – no liners needed. If you’re using a standard metal pan, use mini muffin liners or spray well with cooking spray to ensure an easy release.
Serve with: These work any time of day. For breakfast, pair with scrambled eggs, fruit, and a glass of milk. For snacks, add a cheese stick or a small handful of nuts to round it out. For lunchboxes, tuck them in as the “fun” bonus alongside the main meal.