Last Updated on July 22, 2026 by Ellen Christian
These easy banana blueberry mini muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with sweet blueberries in every bite. Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, snacks, or dessert.
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Easy Banana Blueberry Mini Muffins
Because they’re mini, they’re great for portion control, little hands, and holiday brunches. They bake quickly and disappear just as fast!
Whether you’re looking for an easy make-ahead breakfast or a healthier sweet treat, this banana blueberry mini muffins recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat.
I found this Banana Blueberry Muffin recipe in the cookbook Petite Treats by Christy Beaver and Morgan Greenseth and reprinted with permission.
Why You’ll Love These Banana Blueberry Mini Muffins
These little muffins have everything you love about classic banana bread and blueberry muffins combined into one bite-sized treat.
They’re:
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Soft and incredibly moist
- Made with ripe bananas
- Perfect for freezing
- Kid-friendly
- Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
Mini muffins also make entertaining easier because guests can grab one (or two) without committing to a giant bakery-style muffin.
Why Make Mini Muffins?
Most bakery muffins are enormous—often containing two or three servings in a single muffin.
Mini muffins let you enjoy the same delicious flavor while keeping portions reasonable. Pair one or two with:
- scrambled eggs
- Greek yogurt
- cottage cheese
- fresh fruit
for a balanced breakfast that keeps you satisfied.
They’re also the perfect size for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and toddlers learning to feed themselves.
Ingredient Tips
The sweeter your bananas are, the better these muffins will taste.
Look for bananas with lots of brown spots. Overripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, meaning your muffins stay soft for days.
Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen blueberries work beautifully too.
If using frozen blueberries:
- thaw completely
- drain well
- pat dry before folding into the batter
This helps prevent the batter from turning purple.
Easy Fruit Variations
This recipe is incredibly versatile.
Instead of blueberries, try:
- raspberries
- chopped strawberries
- blackberries
- dried cranberries
- diced peaches
You can even combine two fruits for a different flavor every time you bake.
Pro Tips for Perfect Mini Muffins
A few simple tricks make these muffins turn out perfectly every time.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until combined.
- Use very ripe bananas.
- Fold blueberries in gently.
- Fill each muffin cup about ⅔ full.
- Let muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
The Best Mini Muffin Pan
A quality mini muffin pan makes all the difference.
I love using a silicone mini muffin pan because:
- muffins release easily
- no paper liners required
- cleanup is incredibly easy
- less sticking than traditional pans
Can I Make These Without Sugar?
Yes!
If you’d like to reduce the sugar, try using a 1:1 baking sweetener such as:
- Swerve Granulated
- Truvia Baking Blend
- Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener
I haven’t personally tested every substitute, but readers generally have good success with cup-for-cup replacements.
Keep in mind that very ripe bananas already add plenty of natural sweetness.
Storage Tips
These muffins store beautifully.
- Room temperature: up to 3 days
- Refrigerator: about 1 week
- Freezer: up to 3 months
Freeze them in a zip-top freezer bag and thaw overnight or warm them in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Thaw and drain them well before adding them to the batter.
Can I make regular-sized muffins?
Absolutely. Simply use a standard muffin tin and increase the baking time by about 8–10 minutes.
Can I freeze banana blueberry mini muffins?
Yes. Once cooled completely, freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months.
Can I make these dairy-free?
Depending on your recipe ingredients, substitute your favorite dairy-free milk and butter alternative.
More Blueberry Recipes You’ll Love
If you love baking with blueberries, be sure to try these next:
- Gluten Free Blueberry Crips
- Blueberry Cranberry Relish
- Baked Brie with Blueberries & Honey
- Easy blueberry coffee cake
Banana Blueberry Muffin Recipe Miniature Desserts
This banana blueberry mini muffins recipe is a family favorite. There is just something extra special about mini desserts when you serve them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 ripe medium bananas
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh from Chile
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 24 mini muffin wells with paper liners or grease mini muffin tins.
- Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the bananas on low until mashed. Increase the speed to medium. Add the egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix briefly until blueberries are evenly distributed.
- Using a 1 inch ice cream scoop, fill each muffin liner to just below the brim.
- Bake until the tops are lightly browned, 20 to 22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan or until safe to handle. Then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 4g
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We just made this and it was so yummy. I would cut down the baking time, as my turn out a bit on the dry side. I wonder if its due to my frozen berry.
Maybe that is it, Tina. Cannot hurt to try!
Those look good! Yum!
These are so cute and I love blueberries !
Now, this is something my mom would like to try. I will give her theis recipe . Thank you.
Looks yummy! I’ll have to try out this recipe sometime!
Never tried the banana blueberry combination but it looks good.
Mmmm, these look delicious. Had to pin so I can come back to these.:)
That looks so good! I love the flavor combo!
Those sound really good. Love bananas and blueberries so think I need to give these a try. Thanks for sharing.
I love muffins – these look so good.
My kids would be all over these! Thank you!
These look amazing and perfect for Christmas morning! I’m going to have to try them out!
The blueberry muffins sound wonderful. I have blueberries in the freeaer from the summer, The small ones are extra cute for the holidays.