Banana Cake Mix Muffins

Wendy

2 months ago

These Banana Cake Mix Muffins are so easy to make and full of sweet banana flavor. They are great for a make ahead breakfast.

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Learn a foolproof way to make easy banana cake mix muffins using a box of cake mix, ripe bananas, and a few other ingredients. Great for busy mornings, brunches, or a dessert to snack on through the day. Simple ingredients with a big banana flavor in each bite.

banana cake mix muffins stacked on a plate the top one broken in half.

When you don’t have time for homemade muffins, these easy banana muffins are the perfect option. This is a wonderful family recipe that is a great treat for everyone. This is a recipe you can make all year round. Classic nice-sized muffins or opt for mini banana muffins for a bite-size treat.

Consider trying this sourdough discard banana muffins, or my popular banana pudding tacos. Both are crowd-worthy banana recipes.

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Banana Cake Mix Muffins

Ingredients

This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

yellow cake mix
overripe bananas
eggs
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
cinnamon

Instructions

This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this recipe. You can find the full steps in the recipe card.

In a large bowl mash up your bananas.

Then add in the eggs, oil, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Next work in the dry cake mix, and mix until blended.

Spoon the muffin batter into the muffin cups, and bake as directed.

Hint: Only mix the dough until it is fully mixed. If you overmix the muffin batter it will cause the muffins to become dense and heavy.

Variations

Here are a handful of ways for you to change up this simple muffin recipe to change up the flavor a bit. This recipe uses pantry staples which makes it crazy easy to make.

Cake Mix: Consider changing up the flavor of cake mixes. Spice cake mix, white cake mix, chocolate cake mix, etc. Any flavor of cake mix works to pair with the leftover bananas and other ingredients. It will alter the flavor a bit for the moist banana muffins, but you can try different flavors to alter the recipe.
Mix In Fruit: Add in some diced-up berries, apples, or other fruits. Then bake the muffins the same way for a fun twist to this simple recipe. Pick fruit that will pair well with the mashed bananas in this recipe.
Nuts: For this cake mix banana muffin recipe consider adding in some walnuts or pecans to the recipe. This is the perfect recipe to add in a nice crunch from the nuts to the muffins. Banana nut muffins are a great way to get some extra nutrients.

See this banana cranberry bread for another great banana bread recipe with a twist.

Equipment

You can use a stand mixer, hand mixer, or large mixing bowl and a whisk or spatula for mixing up the batter. You will also want a nonstick muffin pan and paper liners for the muffins. I also like to use a cooling wire rack to cool my muffins on once they are baked up.

You can also use a large ice cream scoop for scooping the batter into the muffin cups if you would like.

Storage

Store the muffins in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days or the fridge for 4-5 days. These muffins are a moist banana muffin that lasts a few days!

Now you can also store the muffins in the freezer for 3-4 months. Just place in a freezer friendly container until you are ready to eat.

Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips

Make sure if you use an electric mixer to whip up the wet ingredients first on a medium speed. Then lower to low and work in the dry ingredients into the batter. Don’t overmix the muffin batter.
If you do mini muffins make sure to bake the muffins for a shorter amount of time so they don’t dry out. Once the tops are golden brown, and if you stick a toothpick in the center and come out of wet batter the muffins are done.
Let the melted butter cool a bit before you add in with the wet, so it doesn’t heat up the eggs and cook them. Make sure to stir continuously when you whisk in the butter mixture.
Using room-temperature eggs is a great way to ensure it is fully mixed in the batter with the remaining ingredients.

FAQs

How many bananas should I use for banana cake mix muffins?

I used 3 overripe bananas for this recipe. If you have larger bananas you can use just 2.

Can I substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour?

You are more than welcome to reach for a whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour. Just know that the muffins will have a denser texture than if you used a classic all purpose flour.

How can I prevent my banana muffins from sticking to the pan?

Grease your muffin tin with a cooking spray to help create a non-stick surface. Or use paper liners which will make it easy to remove and no sticking will happen.

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