Banana Muffins (Small Batch)
- Mercedes Olson
- Apr 28, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 6, 2025
There’s something truly comforting about the smell of freshly baked banana muffins wafting through your kitchen. Whether you have just a couple of ripe bananas on hand or you’re craving a quick, homemade treat without ending up with a dozen muffins, this small batch banana muffin recipe is your new best friend. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with natural banana flavor, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a cozy dessert. Ready to whip up a batch that’s just the right size? Let’s get baking!
Serves: 8 Muffins

Ingredients
· 1/2 cup sugar
· 2 overripe bananas, divided
· 6 tablespoons butter, melted
· 1 large egg
· 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉.
Place muffin baking cups in muffin tin.
In a large bowl, whip the sugar and one of the bananas together until well blended.
Add the cooled melted butter, the egg, and the vanilla and beat well.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until incorporated.
Peel and mash the remaining banana with a fork on a small plate. Fold into the batter.
Scoop the batter into the muffin tins and fill them 3/4 of the way.
Bake until a toothpick stuck in the muffins comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional Label
These are estimates based on standard data for each ingredient, and could vary with exact ingredient brands and food size. For more precise tracking, refer to the nutritional information on your product packaging and measure ingredient weights where possible.
Nutrient | Amount |
Calories | 150kcal |
Total Fat | 8g |
Saturated Fat | 4.6g |
Cholesterol | 28mg |
Sodium | 120mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 21g |
Dietary Fiber | 0.6g |
Sugars | 12g |
Protein | 2.5g |



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