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One-Banana Muffins (Small Batch)

Five bakery-style muffins from the loneliest banana on the counter

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aspiringoldigger
Mar 02, 2026
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There’s always that one banana.

Too soft for slicing. Too brown for eating straight. Not quite enough for a big batch of banana bread. And honestly? Sometimes I don’t want a full loaf. I want just enough. Just a few warm muffins to go with coffee.

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This recipe makes five medium-sized muffins from a single banana. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and crowned with a buttery streusel that feels like you tried harder than you did.

It’s small-batch baking at its best—simple, practical, and just indulgent enough.

This has me thinking…

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Ingredients

Makes 5 medium muffins

Muffin Batter

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

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