Mini Banana S'mores Muffins with Graham Crust

Prep: 10 minCook: 30 min24 muffinsmedium
Mini Banana S'mores Muffins with Graham Crust

Tender banana muffins layered with marshmallow fluff and crushed graham crackers, baked in a mini muffin pan. Chocolate chips add richness to these portable treats that combine classic s'mores flavors with wholesome banana base and applesauce for moisture.

Ingredients

Yield: 24 muffins
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 banana, mashed
  • ¼ cup applesauce, unsweetened
    mashed pumpkin1:1similar_moisture

    adds slight spice

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  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp chocolate chips, mini
    cocoa nibs1:1texture_shift

    less sweet

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  • ½ cup marshmallow fluff
    marshmallow creme1:1texture_neutral

    denser consistency

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  • 1 ½ graham squares, crushed
    digestive biscuits, crushed1:1similar_texture

    slight flavor shift

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 24-hole mini muffin pan.

  2. 2

    Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and egg together in a bowl until combined.

  3. 3

    Add mashed banana and applesauce, continue beating for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Mix in vanilla.

  5. 5

    Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in chocolate chips.

  7. 7

    Fill each of the 24 muffin cups halfway with batter.

  8. 8

    Place marshmallow fluff on top of batter in each cup.

  9. 9

    Cover with remaining batter.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle crushed graham crumbs over the tops of all muffins.

  11. 11

    Bake for approximately 28-30 minutes until golden.

Tips

Tip 1

Do not overmix batter after adding dry ingredients to avoid dense muffins.

Tip 2

Use an electric mixer to fully incorporate wet ingredients for even texture.

Tip 3

Fill muffin cups only halfway before adding marshmallow layer to prevent overflow during baking.

Good to Know

Storage

Keep in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Make Ahead

Batter can be prepared through the dry ingredient step and stored in refrigerator for up to 4 hours before filling and baking.

Serve With

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Pairs well with coffee or milk.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip the layer structure; baking marshmallow fluff on top without batter cover will cause excessive browning or burning.

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Do not use a standard muffin pan; mini muffin pans are essential for proper baking time and texture.

Substitutions

applesauce
mashed pumpkin1:1similar_moisture

adds slight spice

Full guide →
marshmallow fluff
marshmallow creme1:1texture_neutral

denser consistency

Full guide →
graham squares
digestive biscuits, crushed1:1similar_texture

slight flavor shift

chocolate chips
cocoa nibs1:1texture_shift

less sweet

Full guide →
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