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Peanut butter banana mini muffins?! Yes please!!
Name a better combo than peanut butter and bananas…I’ll wait!! Obviously had to make it in mini muffin form 🙂 These are slightly sweet and delicious!
BABY LED WEANING
This would be a great recipe to serve babies starting at 6 months, once they’ve been safely introduced to the allergens in the recipe. For younger babies, typically it’s best to serve bigger pieces since those are easier for them to hold. Once they develop the pincer grasp (pointer and thumb pinching together), then you can start to give them smaller pieces.
For information on how to safely serve foods to babies depending on their age (plus so much more), I recommend Solid Starts. The app is free and has tons of information!
ALLERGENS
This recipe has eggs, peanut butter, and wheat.
If you’d like to try it with an egg replacer, this one available online at Target. This post highlights other ideas for egg substitutes in recipes. Any nut/seed butter should sub in just fine!
STORAGE
I stored these on the counter for 4 days, then transferred to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!
To reheat I would either thaw in the fridge overnight then toast, microwave, or serve fridge temp. You can also toast or microwave from frozen.
SUBSTITUTES & ADD INS
I haven’t tried yet with any subs or add ins, but let me know if you do! Alternative nut or seed butters should sub in easily.
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Mini muffin tin – this is the one we have. I love it because you don’t need to use liners with it and it washes really easily!
Masher – I like this one because it doesn’t get stuck in the drawer!
Cookie scoop – I love using this to scoop meatballs, muffin batter, and tons more. I use this thing ALL the time when cooking for my son (and just in general)
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
Peanut Butter Banana Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or alternative milk)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup ap flour
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
I hope these muffins are a hit with your little one. Let me know if you give them a try!!
What is AP flour please?
All purpose 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe! My son loves the muffins and I think it’s great that it contains peanut
I’m so glad they’re a hit!!
Whole family loves these! 🙌
Thank you for sharing 🙂 I’m so happy to hear they’re a hit!
Can you use almond flour and if so how much?
Hi! I haven’t tried that, but typically almond flour doesn’t sub in easily for flour, so I’m not sure it would work.
I froze some ripe bananas. Would I be able to use those or would them being frozen change things?
I don’t think it would change anything! Just be sure to thaw them first 🙂
I subbed applesauce for the eggs (son has an allergy) and they turned out great! They are a big hit!
Amazing!! Thank you so much for trying them 🙂
Made these for my 9 month old and he absolutely loves them!
So happy to hear it!
So yummy, my 8 month old and 4 year old love them! I subbed some of the flour with Whole wheat, added ground flaxseed and chia seeds as well. Consistency turned out great!
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!
Definitely going to try these. I have a few bananas in my freezer waiting to be used. I finally got my hands on some self rising flour. Could I use that and leave out the baking soda and powder? Thanks!
Yes I believe that should work just fine!