These Banana Nut Muffin Bites are a delightful and convenient snack option, perfect for breakfast or a quick treat. Made with ripe bananas, walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, they offer a satisfying flavor in a bite-sized form.
This recipe is simple and quick, making it easy to whip up a batch for your family or to enjoy throughout the week.
Easy Banana Nut Muffin Bites Recipe
These muffin bites are moist and flavorful, featuring mashed bananas and crunchy walnuts baked into mini muffins. The recipe yields about 24 bites and takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish, making them a great option for a healthy snacks recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, flour, and ground cinnamon (if using).
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffin bites to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 muffin bites
- Calories: 80kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g