The Easiest Banana Bread Muffins

May 21, 2019 · 32 Comments

When you’re searching for the best easiest banana bread muffins, these are THE muffins you’ve been looking for. These banana bread muffins are made with seven simple ingredients and will become a family favorite.

You know I love when a recipe is super easy and it’s an even bigger bonus if Ben likes the recipe too! Well, these banana bread muffins fit both of those categories, so we make them all the time in our household.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

Truly easy – one bowl, no mixer required
Perfect for busy days – ready with minimal prep
Great make-ahead option – stores and freezes beautifully
Uses simple ingredients – nothing fancy needed
Family-friendly – soft, naturally sweet, and comforting

I am lucky enough to be one of those people with amazing in-laws. Nick’s parents help us so much with Ben and I could not be happier to have them in my life. The other week, when I picked Ben up, my mother-in-law told me that she’d made these muffins for Ben that he loved and then she sent me home with a bag of them.

What ingredients do I need to make banana bread muffins?

Bananas
Sugar
Egg
Butter or margarine
All-purpose flour
Baking Soda
Salt

OMG, he did love them! Like, LOVE LOVE. So I had to call up my mother-in-law and get the recipe stat. When she gave it to me, I was so surprised to learn just how easy it was! What could be better than an easy recipe that a toddler will eat?!

Customizations

Add chocolate chips for a sweeter treat
Mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch
Add cinnamon or spices for extra warmth
Turn into mini muffins for quick grab-and-go snacks

Tips for Success

Use very ripe bananas – the darker, the better for flavor
Don’t over-mix – stir just until combined for tender muffins
Measure flour correctly – spoon and level to avoid dense muffins
Check early – ovens vary, so test for doneness with a toothpick
Let them cool slightly – helps them set and improves texture

The easiest banana muffins with few ingredients

Well, how about this? They also freeze well, so they make a great on-the-go snack and a great make-ahead snack for the freezer! If you’re anything like me, I am always on the go, so grabbing something that’s healthy enough to give to Ben AND something he will actually eat is an automatic fave in my book.

How to make banana bread muffins:

Preheat oven and line or grease a muffin tin.
In a bowl, mash ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
Stir in sugar, egg, and melted butter.
Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Divide batter into muffin cups and bake until set and lightly golden.
Let cool slightly before serving.

The easiest banana muffins that freeze well

If you’ve been keeping up with SweetPhi, you know that our household loves bananas. Nick absolutely loves them and Ben, well, let’s just say he has quite a fun time mashing them up and attempting to eat them. Last year, I made this yummy banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting as Ben’s birthday cake and it was huge hit, so I’m not surprised that the muffins were a family favorite as well.

Serving Suggestions

Breakfast on-the-go with coffee or milk
Lunchbox addition for kids or adults
Afternoon snack that actually satisfies
Brunch spread alongside eggs and fruit
Meal prep staple – bake once, enjoy all week

The best ever banana muffins that are kid approved

Sometimes I get stuck on recipes and end up hitting the Internet to find some great recipes from other bloggers. I’m often searching things like:

Kid friendly snacks (I finally put together a list of all my favorite kid snack ideas)
freezer foods (I’m making these eggless waffles on repeat because they freeze so well)
easy make-ahead snacks (trail mix or this banana fosters party chex mix are faves for us)

I’m hoping that this recipe will become one of your go-to kid friendly make-ahead snacks!

FAQs for banana bread muffins

How ripe should bananas be? Very ripe with lots of brown spots – they’re sweeter and easier to mash.
Can I make these ahead of time? Yes! These are perfect for meal prep and taste great for days.
Can I freeze banana bread muffins? Absolutely – freeze and thaw as needed for an easy snack or breakfast.
Why are my muffins dense? Over mixing or too much flour can cause dense muffins.
Do I need a mixer? Nope! This recipe is designed to be made by hand – quick and simple.

Other recipes you might enjoy:

Find all of my freezer meals here.