Description
These Banana Bread Bites with Honey Butter are soft, sweet, and perfectly snackable mini treats. Made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and warm spices, they’re baked in a mini muffin tin for quick baking and topped with a fluffy honey cinnamon butter for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for a breakfast snack or quick dessert, these bite-sized goodies are easy to prepare and delightfully moist.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Honey Butter
- ¼ cup softened butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it well or lining it with paper mini cupcake cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, egg, melted butter or oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and retain a tender texture.
- Scoop and Bake: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out clean.
- Make Honey Butter: While the bites are baking, whip together the softened butter, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl until light and fluffy for a smooth, spreadable honey butter.
- Serve: Once baked, let the banana bread bites cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of the honey cinnamon butter on top for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute melted butter with an equal amount of vegetable oil for a dairy-free option in the batter, but the honey butter topping requires butter.
- Mini muffin tins will yield about 20–24 bites depending on size and batter thickness.
- Optional cinnamon in the batter and honey butter adds a warm spice note but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- These bites also freeze well; thaw before serving and reheat slightly with honey butter.
