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Mini Banana Pancake Bites 🍯 Perfect Grab-and-Go Morning Treat - Easy, Kid-Friendly, and Delicious

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened oat/almond milk)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil (melted coconut oil works too)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or half all-purpose, half whole wheat)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional but lovely)
  • Oil or butter for greasing (spray or a little melted butter)
  • Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped walnuts, or a sprinkle of oats on top
  • To serve: honey, maple syrup, peanut butter, almond butter, or yogurt

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients: Add the egg, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar (if using), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Bring it together: Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix—a few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Fold in extras: If using chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts, gently fold them in now.
  7. Fill the pan: Spoon batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with a few oats or a tiny chocolate chip sprinkle if you like.
  8. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool briefly: Let them rest in the pan for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. This helps them set and keeps the bottoms from getting soggy.
  10. Serve: Enjoy warm with a drizzle of honey or a swipe of peanut butter, or pack them for later.