How to prepare small batch banana muffins
In this section, you’ll find a detailed guide with step-by-step images on how to create this delightful recipe. The complete list of ingredients is provided below.
Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F. Grease every other cup in a 12-cup muffin tin or use paper liners.
Step 2: In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter until it’s about 90% melted. Whisk until fully melted, avoiding overheating as it can lead to greasy muffins.
Step 3: Incorporate the mashed banana and mix until fully blended.
Step 4: Whisk in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5: Mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until combined; be careful not to overmix. Hand mixing is recommended to avoid dense muffins.
Step 6: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups.
Step 7: Sprinkle some sugar on top of the batter. I prefer turbinado sugar for its delightful crunch on the muffins.
Step 8: Bake for 5 minutes.
Step 9: Without opening the oven, lower the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for about 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with a few crumbs. If there’s batter on the toothpick, keep baking.
Step 10: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.