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Easy Mini Nut-Free Banana Muffin Bites

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Soft, sweet, and nut-free mini banana muffin bites that take just 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to bake. Perfect for school lunches, playdates, and quick snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed / 240g)
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. You should have about 1 cup of mashed banana.
  3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. You should get about 24 mini bites.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edges and transfer the bites to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to keep bites tender. For best results, let bites cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess. Bites taste even better on day two as flavors deepen.

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