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Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

By Chula King · July 12, 2020 · Updated July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Banana Craisin Mini Muffins are the ultimate solution to using an over-ripe banana. They’re moist, easy to make and absolutely delicious. Banana Craisin Mini Muffins are perfect for a light brunch, afternoon tea, or anytime that you are craving deliciousness.

Delicious Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

Ingredients:

I used the following ingredients: Unsalted butter, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, large egg , vanilla extract, over-ripe banana, sour cream, all-purpose flour, toasted pecans and Craisins.

Ingredients for Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

Making the Banana Craisin Mini Muffins:

I started by beating the butter, sugar, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer. Just about every recipe I’ve ever seen for cookies, cakes, muffins, etc., calls for sifting or mixing baking soda, salt and/or baking powder with the flour. Some years back, I decided to add these to the butter mixture to ensure that they were well incorporated, and frankly because it was easier. Guess what?  No problem at all with the finished product.

Beating together butter and sugar

 

Next, I added the egg, vanilla extract, and peeled banana to the butter mixture, and beat it on high speed with the electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Because the banana was so soft, I just broke it up into several pieces before beating the mixture. 

Egg, Vanilla, Banana and sour cream added to butter mixture

Then I added the flours, pecans and Craisins and stirred the mixture until everything was well combined. Whenever I use pecans in recipes such as this, I always toast them at 350° F for 8 to 10 minutes. I think that the flavor is improved immensely when the pecans are toasted.

Flour, pecans and Craisins added to batter.

I used a 1½-inch diameter disher (a.k.a. ice cream scoop) to fill the prepared cavities of the mini muffin pan.

Addig Batter to mini muffin pan

I popped the mini muffins into a pre-heated 350° F oven for about 16 minutes. After 16 minutes, they were golden brown and springy when lightly pressed. I let them cool for about 10 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan.

Banana Craisin Mini Muffins Out of Oven

Then, I let the muffins continue cooling on a wire rack.

Mini Muffins cooling on wire rack

I ended up with 20 absolutely delicious Banana Craisin Mini Muffins. Yum!

Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

If you’re  looking for some other mini muffin recipes why not try Blueberry Mini Muffins, Apple Mini Muffins, or Morning Glory Mini Muffins.

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Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

Banana Craisin Mini Muffins

What do you do with an over-ripe banana? The best thing that I know is to use it to make Banana Craisin Mini Muffins. They're moist, easy to make, and absolutely delicious - a perfect brunch treat for Mother's Day.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Bread, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 20 Banana Craisin Mini Muffins
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Chula King

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 2 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 over-ripe banana, peeled and broken into several pieces (See Tip 1)
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) sour cream (See Tip 2)
  • 3/4 cup (3.75 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) chopped pecans, toasted (See Tip 3)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Craisins (See Tip 4)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease mini muffin pan.
  • Cream butter, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add egg, vanilla extract, banana and sour cream; beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in flour. Add pecans and Craisins and mix well. Using a 1 1/2-inch diameter ice cream scoop, fill mini-muffin cavities 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350° F for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and middle springs back when pressed. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove from mini muffin pan. Cool completely.
  • Yield: 20 mini muffins. (See Tip 5)

Video

Chula's Expert Tips

  1. May use two bananas. If using two bananas, omit the sour cream.
  2. I used low-fat sour cream. You could also use full fat sour cream if you desired.
  3. I always toast pecans before using them in a recipe. To toast, place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure that you don't over toast the pecans.
  4. If your Craisins are a bit too dried out, you can easily plump them. Cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
  5. You can store these amazing mini muffins in an air-tight container for 2 to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, store in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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