This page contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All our articles and reviews are written independently by the Netmums editorial team.
Easy banana muffins for kids
These are great for using up ripe bananas...
- Recipe:
Recipe sent in by Clare
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 8+
- Freezable
Preparation
- Total time
- 35 Mins
- Preparation time
- 15 Mins
- Cooking time
- 20 Mins
3 eggs
150g self-raising flour
150g butter (or margarine)
150g soft brown sugar
2 bananas (ripe)
Preheat oven 200'C/Gas mark 6 and line a bun tin with muffin cases
Put all the ingredients into the food processor or hand whisk - start with butter and sugar first, then add the rest gradually until all the ingredients are in and smooth and feel light and airy
Put a generous portion of mixture into each muffin case
Pop into oven for between 12-20 mins depending on your oven
Allow to cool before serving
You will need
Whisk - This stainless steel one measures 30cm and has eight wires for faster mixing. You can get it at Amazon for £3.99.
Food processor - This affordable one from Kenwood is equipped with sturdy chopping blade and a safety interlock, and can be bought at Amazon for £38.
Tips
Very simple, tasty recipe for yummy banana muffins. Get the kids involved by letting them help you weigh and measure the ingredients. Even young kids will love helping you mash the bananas - just pop them in a sealable freezer bag and let the kids squish them to their hearts' delight.
Variations
You can also use this recipe to make a banana loaf, just extend the cooking time.
You can also use this recipe to make a banana loaf, just extend the cooking time.
Add a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before baking if you'd like a crunchy topping
Add a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before baking if you'd like a crunchy topping
Try adding some chocolate chips to the cake mix before putting it in the oven
Try adding some chocolate chips to the cake mix before putting it in the oven
Sprinkle with icing sugar when they come out of the oven
Sprinkle with icing sugar when they come out of the oven
Delicious served with ice-cream
Reviews
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Just whipped up a batch of these and they were delicious! I put s blob of peanut butter in the middle of some of them x
Reviewed on 24/02/19
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Lovely!
Reviewed on 07/01/18
Guest
★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.Made these tonight too much butter and sugar greecy and too sweet
Reviewed on 04/02/16
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.It's a fantastic recipe. Only thing I would change is less sugar. I only put half of the amount of sugar and I still find it too sweet for my 2 year old. I would use even less, maybe a quarter of it because banana is naturally sweet enough. Thx a lot for sharing!
Reviewed on 25/01/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Very easy to make. I added lemon flavour. Also only put 100g sugar in recipe, it was still very sweet.
Reviewed on 12/01/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Thanks for sharing this! So easy to make and tasted great.
Reviewed on 18/11/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.These are gorgeous. Such a good way of using up over-ripe bananas.
Reviewed on 17/10/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.My kids absolutely loved these. They were also the perfect after school snack.
Reviewed on 15/10/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Fantastic for a quick energy boost when dd 9 and ds 8 arrive home from an energetic day at school. Cheap to make and a great way to use up last week's left over bananas.
Reviewed on 06/10/15
George W(18)
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.I added poppy seeds to mine & they were lovely!
Reviewed on 30/09/15
Faye Q
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.These never last long as they are lovely when still warm, can't make them too often or myself and my DD would turn into a banana muffin!
Reviewed on 05/09/15
LouiseR
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.come out beautiful my 7 year old loved making and eating them
Reviewed on 04/09/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.I made these with my little boy not so long ago, tasted lovely and he really enjoyed it - another way to get a little bit of fruit into him!!
Reviewed on 18/08/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Kids loved these, so easy to make. Can't wait to make again, with chocolate chips next time :)
Reviewed on 15/08/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Very tasty and easy to make! I sprinkled oats instead of sugar on mine to keep them healthy!
Reviewed on 24/04/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.These were delicious & easy to make with my son.
Reviewed on 12/04/15
Yve T
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Very simple to make and tasty! Although mine always make 12 muffins and the cakes are a little soggy after 15 mins, so have to leave them in for the whole 20 mins 180 degrees in my fan oven rather than 200, otherwise they'll look too burnt. I also add a little nutmeg and/or cinnamon and a drop of vanilla extract for more flavour.
Reviewed on 15/03/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Very nice, the whole family enjoyed these.
Reviewed on 15/03/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Great tasty large banana muffins Easy to follow foolproof recipe Fantastic way to use up old past their best bananas that kids and hubby wouldn't normally eat. Healthy after school snack or lovely warm and served with a scoop of ice cream
Reviewed on 04/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Made these yesterday, actually turned it into a loaf. I only had one large banana and it still made it a very strong flavoured banana cake. Kids and husband (who doesn't like banana flavoured food) all loved it. Very easy to make
Reviewed on 26/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.My family and I really loved these!
Reviewed on 24/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.I regularly make these, as they're great for using up ripe bananas as well as making a fantastic lunchbox addition! They taste delicious.
Reviewed on 24/02/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Made these for a breakfast treat and they were fab, will definitely make again!
Reviewed on 18/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.These aware really good and easy to make.
Reviewed on 16/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Lovely, I added choc chips, pop in freezer and take some out for a treat, freeze v well
Reviewed on 10/02/15
kayleigh w(41)
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Really nice muffins. Never thought to make banana ones before. Tasty and moreish!
Reviewed on 08/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Kids love these. You can add choc chips. also grated carrot and cinnamon are good additions to the recipe. Lovely warm
Reviewed on 06/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.These were yum so speedy to make
Reviewed on 01/02/15
Lena K(6)
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Quick and easy recipe to make - will definitely make again. Muffins tasted lovely, also added buttercream icing to some of them! Nice way to use up old bananas.
Reviewed on 29/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.These are very yummy, my children loved them and great way to use leftover bananas
Reviewed on 29/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.This is a very tasty recipe. I would recommend it.
Reviewed on 26/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Made them earlier, spread the mix out to make 12, added chopped tinned peaches (drained) too. YUMMMMMMMM!
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Oooh my favourite banana loaf now in small portions, I can eat one a day instead of the whole loaf. I personally also add walnut, it just works. And top tip: stick the ancient banana you were about to throw away because you couldn't be bothered making these today in the freezer, ready whenever you need an overripe banana for this.
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Really easy to make and tasted lovely, would recommend.
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.I made these yesterday. Very easy to make. I made 12 altogether. They taste very nice too. I would recommend.
Reviewed on 18/01/15
