Banana bread muffins are a quick and simple way to whip up a warm, flavorful treat that's ready in under 30 minutes. They're perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, storing well for busy mornings when you need something wholesome and satisfying on the go.
Several hours before making banana bread, take frozen bananas out of the freezer and allow to thaw completely.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Add in eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix well.
Add flour and baking soda and mix until well incorporated.
Peel the bananas over the mixing bowl and dump into dough mixture. Mix until bananas are well incorporated.
Line a muffin pan with cupcake baking liners and sprinkle a few tablespoons cinnamon sugar on the bottom to prevent the muffins from sticking.
Spoon a few tablespoons of the dough into each of the muffin liners. (fill about 2/3 of the way full).
Bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops of the muffins are golden brown.
When the timer is up, check to see if the muffins are ready by inserting a toothpick into the middle of the muffins, if it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
Remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.