Soy-Free Mini Banana Muffins

Delightfully fluffy and bursting with natural sweetness, these Soy-Free Mini Banana Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast, snacks, or lunchbox surprises. Made with perfectly ripened bananas and a touch of cinnamon, these muffins offer a warm, comforting flavor while remaining completely free of soy—a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. The addition of chopped walnuts gives them a satisfying crunch, while their petite size makes them irresistibly cute and portable. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple recipe uses common pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, making it easy to whip up a batch anytime. Serve warm for a soft, tender bite or store for grab-and-go snacking throughout the week—these mini muffins are as versatile as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, then let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas along with the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

Step 7

Fold in the milk and chopped walnuts, ensuring not to over-mix the batter.

Step 8

Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 9

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.4

Total Fat 95.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 315.5mg	0%
Sodium 1989.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 161.5g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 304.4mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2231.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 57.6%