Ingredients:
1. Butter-Sugar Bliss: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes. This creamy base is essential for our homemade churro bites.
2. Bananas Enter the Mix: Now, add those beautifully mashed overripe bananas to the butter-sugar mixture. Their natural sweetness and moisture are about to take our bites to the next level. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
3. Egg-citing Addition: Add in the egg and a teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to mix until our batter becomes a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
4. Flour Power: Incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the mixture, gently folding them in. Be sure not to overmix; we want our bites to be tender and fluffy.
5. Scoop and Bake: Using a greased mini muffin pan, scoop the batter into each cup. Fill them about 2/3 full to allow room for rising. Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Churro Transformation: Once your Banana Churro Bites have baked to perfection, it’s time to give them that irresistible churro twist. First, toss them in 3 tablespoons of melted butter, ensuring they’re nicely coated.
7. Sweet Cinnamon Sugar: Now, here comes the magic! Combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each bite in this aromatic mixture, making sure they’re thoroughly coated.
And there you have it—your very own batch of Banana Churro Bites! They’re the epitome of bite-sized bliss, with the sweetness of ripe bananas, the comfort of churros, and the convenience of mini muffins. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or indulging whenever your sweet tooth calls.
Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think. These Banana Churro Bites are sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire. Enjoy! 🍌🥮🤤
Ingredients
For the Churro Coating
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Beat room temperature butter & brown sugar in a stand mixer for 2 minutes.
- Once fully combined, add in three mashed bananas. Mix again
- Then add in the egg, & vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Then fold into the wet batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cinnamon & sugar.
- Scoop half of the banana batter into a greased minimuffin pan.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, toss in melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture
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