hese MINI and MOIST Banana Muffins with crumb topping are the most delicious banana muffins you’ll ever taste! Since they’re mini, they’re great for a healthy breakfast on the go!

The Best Banana Muffin Recipe!
These Mini Moist Banana Muffins are one of the most popular recipes on my site—and for good reason. They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with just the right amount of banana flavor. Whether you’re baking for picky kids, brunch guests, or just trying to use up overripe bananas, these muffins win everyone over. They’ve even earned the approval of my husband, who always says, “I don’t like bananas… but these are really good.” High praise from a banana skeptic!
When bananas go too brown and mushy, don’t toss them—turn them into something delicious! This easy banana muffin recipe is perfect for rescuing overripe bananas. And if you want to keep your bananas fresher longer, check out these tips for how to store bananas.
These mini banana muffins are always gone by the next day in my house. They’re the perfect grab-and-go snack, lunchbox treat, or cozy weekend bake. If you love bite-sized bakes like this, you’ll also want to try my Mini Coffee Cake Muffins for a cinnamon streusel twist or these fruity and soft Mini Blueberry Muffins—both just as easy and irresistible.

How to Make Mini Banana Muffins
Let’s get baking and get started with this banana muffin recipe!
Here’s your bowl of flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix around.
Take your mushy bananas, you probably won’t even need to mash them if they’re super soft. Mine were.

Add your other ingredients to the bananas..

Mix bananas, sugar, butter, and egg until smooth.

Then add your flour mixture.

And keep stirring until it’s all combined.

Spray your mini muffin pan with some nonstick spray.

Spoon your banana mix into your muffin pan.
Now we want to start to build the crumble. This crumble isn’t your typical crumble as it “melts” onto your muffin for a full impact of taste! Combine flour, cinnamon and brown sugar.

Then add your butter and combine it all.

Sprinkle a little bit of the crumble mixture onto each mini muffin.

Bake for 10-13 minutes. Mine took 11, keep an eye on them. When their sides are brown (you can see on the edges of each muffin in the pan) they’re good to go.

And when they come out, holy moly. The smell of banana and cinnamon will take over. I can’t wait for you to taste them!
Let them cool for a few minutes, they will be easy to take out of the muffin pan when cool.

Admire then for a minute… and then eat them all! Or you can eat a couple and share the rest. It’s up to you! Enjoy these mini banana muffins!
Storing Banana Muffins
The best way to store banana muffins on the counter is to let them cool completely first, then place them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel. Add another paper towel on top before sealing the lid—this helps absorb excess moisture and keeps the muffins from getting soggy. Stored at room temperature, they’ll stay soft and fresh for up to 3 days.
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Mini and Moist Banana Muffins
PrintIngredients
For the muffins
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
For the crumble
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
For the muffins
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Spray your muffin pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in bowl.
- Mix bananas, sugar, butter, and egg until smooth.
- Add in flour mixture, continuing to stir until everything is combined.
- Spoon this into muffin pan evenly.
For the crumble
- Combine flour, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Cut in your butter until it’s crumbly.
- Add to the top of your muffins evenly.
Finally
- Bake for 10-13 minutes, until the sides of your muffins are slightly golden brown.
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Notes
If you are making regular size muffins, bake for 25-27 minutes.
Susy says
I doubled this recipe and got 30 mini muffins…?
they’re in the oven now but they smell great!
Pamela says
Enjoy the muffins Susy, they’re one of my favorites!
Mindi says
These are hands down the best banana muffins ever! Everyone loved them! I had to hide them so my kids wouldn’t eat them all! My husband who claims if it’s not chocolate it’s not good couldn’t stop raving !
Here is my question.
In the morning the tops were all mushy. They lost their crunch completely. I stored them after they were completely cooled. What did I do wrong and how can I avoid that cause I can’t wait to make them again !
Pamela says
Hey Mindi, this could happen due to storage/temperature. To prevent this, you could store them in the refrigerator, and remove them a few minutes before eating. Thanks for commenting, I’m so happy to hear they were a hit with your family!
Therese Cheyne says
Made these muffins for my 8month old granddaughter the other day….she just loved them. They sure are moist and delicious. I added vanilla essence and poppy seeds.
mrsben says
Just tried your Banana recipe and yes it is delicious (thank you), however the recipe only yielded me fourteen. That said; I did use two very large bananas but perhaps my tins are a little deeper than yours and I also filled the batter up to the top of the liner I used. (i.e.: Wilson’s Baking & Party Mini Cups liners.) Also the cooking time took an extra minute.
With much appreciation -Brenda-
Pamela says
Thanks for commenting and letting me know you liked these muffins! They are one of my family’s favorite recipes (my daughter especially loves them!).
Kelly says
Made these last night! I ate a couple while they were still warm and they are soooooo good. Brought some into work today and people are freaking out. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you so much for sharing!!
KiwiKidSam says
Hi from New Zealand! I just discovered your recipe by chance, gave it a whirl and YUM! I doubled the recipe for my nieces bday party and both kids and parents went crazy over them!
Jaquielyn Raney says
I’ve been making my way through banana muffin recipes for the past four years. The search is over, everyone agrees that these are THE BEST banana muffins. BOOKMARKED and saved for years to come. Thanks for an amazing recipe, these babies are delicious!!
Pamela says
Hi Jaquielyn – your comment made my day! I’m so happy the banana muffins search is over, haha! Keep on enjoying them!
Michelle says
OMG! Delicious!! Love the crumble topping!
Pamela says
Hey Michelle, thanks for commenting and letting me know! I’m so happy you liked these muffins and the crumble!
Pat says
I’m allergic to cinnamon. I’m wondering if these banana muffins can be made without the crumble and if they can be made, would the baking time need to be adjusted?
Pamela says
Hey Pat, they can absolutely be made without the crumble! If you’re allergic to cinnamon you can replace the cinnamon with allspice, or just leave the crumble off completely. You don’t need to adjust the baking time if you go without the crumble. Enjoy these muffins!
Barbara says
These are SO SO yummy! I prepared as large muffins (6) and added walnuts. Family loved them!! Thank you!
Pamela says
Hey Barbara, those sound delicious! Glad you liked these muffins, thanks for commenting and letting me know!
Chanel Ross says
Just baked 24 of these mini muffins today in 2017. Left in the full 13 mintues and still so moist and so delicious!
Pamela says
So happy you liked this recipe Chanel, thanks for commenting and letting me know! Enjoy!
Sheree Thomas says
Thank you for sharing this post on the Simply Sweet Home Linky Party. You were my choice for this week’s feature. Stop by and grab your I’ve been featured button. Can’t wait to try this recipe with my little ones.
Mary says
This would be a great dessert to make and I certainly have plenty of ripe bananas.
Maisy says
Yum those look really good! I love that you are using your super ripe bananas for the recipe 🙂 Looks like the perfect snack at night!
Thanks for sharing at the Friday Favorites linky party!
*Maisy
Marnie says
I am so making them in the morning! I am going to add some hemp hearts for protein and call it a well rounded breakfast! Yum!
Pamela says
Yum – that sound PERFECT!
Tiffany Haywood says
These look so delicious!! I may need to sneak this recipe into my oldest’s inbox to see if he can pull them of for tomorrow . . . #SITSGirls
Cassie @ Be Forever Healthier says
Oh my gosh that crumble on top just looks perfect! I have some brown bananas – these are happening!
Leslie says
People eat brown bananas with a spoon?! *shudder* Banana bread is definitely my go-to for overripe bananas. Well, it’s usually to the freezer first. Thanks for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Sandra L Garth says
I’ll take these muffins over a smoothie any day!
Kate Hollingsworth says
We make banana muffins all the time but I’ve never tried them with crumble on top!! *drool* Thanks for sharing. xx
Kate Hollingsworth says
P.S. – Pamela we made these on the weekend and the crumble takes it to a whole new level of awesomeness! I’m going to be putting crumble on EVERYTHING from now on. xx
Pamela says
Hahaha yeah, crumble forever! Glad you enjoyed the muffins!
Lisa says
These look really delicious and moist. I love the idea of making mini muffins because then you don’t feel so guilty about having one or even two as a snack.
Ivory says
I baked an upside-down blueberry cake which is almost gone. As soon as this happens, I will be baking these yummy looking banana muffins. Thank you for sharing.
Charlene Asay says
I love these mini muffin pans. I wanted to invite you to come link up with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. Sunday-Wednesday. Come join the fun http://ow.ly/6AqM30buZPq
Beverly says
These muffins look amazing. I always love to make small muffins. I guess I don’t feel so guilty eating 2 or 3 .
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party.
Hugs,
Bev
Jess says
YUMMY! These sound delicious! Pinned them as well!!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Gentle Joy Photography says
These look wonderful! I have some bananas on the counter that need to be used. 🙂
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Banana muffins are the best and I love the crumb topping, which takes them to the next indulgent level! 🙂 I’ll take about a dozen please!
Dorothy says
I just baked a batch of these and they were delicious! I had meant for them to be for our kids, but the adults in the house ate them all but 2. Thanks for creating such an awesome recipe!
Pamela says
Hahaha, thanks Dorothy – I’m glad they were enjoyed by everyone in the house!
Tiffany Shinaver says
These are amazing!! And sooo EASY! I made a second batch, partlyto use the second half of the egg, but mostly because I knew these would go quick! Thanks so much for a delicious way to use up my spotty bananas that nun kids refuse to eat! ?
Pamela says
Hey Tiffany, I’m so happy to hear they were so much of a hit that you made a second batch. Save a muffin for me! 😉 Enjoy!
Tansy Matthews says
These are amazing and delicious and I get asked for them ALL. THE. TIME. Last weekend I had bananas but no butter so I made some changes and the were still really good. Not as good as the original but I thought I’d share.
In the muffins, I replaced the butter with 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp whole milk plain yogurt and used an egg white instead of a ½ egg.
For the topping, I mixed together:
1 tablespoon spelt flour
1 1/2 tablespoon rolled oats (I think quinoa would work too)
1 tsp brown sugar
A sprinkle of cinnamon
And stirred in
2 tsp melted coconut oil (more or less, depending on how dry the topping looks)
I should have made a bit more topping. They also need to cook for a few minutes longer.
Thanks for the AMAZING recipe.
Pamela says
I love that you’re having fun with this recipe Tansy! Now you have me thinking about quinoa muffins! Keep enjoying! 🙂