Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins
Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins
These Cinnamon Sugar Banana Muffins are tender, sweet, and coated in the yummiest buttery cinnamon sugar topping. They taste like a cross between a banana muffin and a cinnamon-sugar donut — light, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy afternoon treat, these muffins come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas.
These muffins are also incredibly versatile — you can add mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or even a swirl of Nutella in the center for an extra treat. But honestly, they’re perfect just as they are.
The cinnamon sugar gives them that nostalgic “old-fashioned bakery” flavor, and the banana keeps them soft for days. They taste amazing warm from the oven but are just as delicious the next morning with coffee.
If you love easy muffins or bake-ahead breakfasts, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. I love keeping a batch on the counter for quick snacks, and they freeze beautifully too.
Just warm one for a few seconds in the microwave and it tastes freshly baked. Simple, cozy, and always a hit — these cinnamon sugar banana muffins are everything a homemade treat should be.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Make the Muffin Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined — do not overmix.
2. Bake
Scoop the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes.
3. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Dip the top of each warm muffin in melted butter.
Stir together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Roll or sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Serving Size
Makes 12 muffins.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These cinnamon sugar banana muffins are one of those “little joys” recipes that always feel comforting and homemade. The buttery cinnamon sugar on top gives them that warm bakery flavor, and the banana inside keeps them moist and tender.
They store beautifully, too — perfect for making ahead for breakfast or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
If you’re looking for an easy muffin recipe that tastes like something you’d pick up from a cozy corner bakery, these cinnamon sugar banana muffins are it.
They’re simple, quick, and made with ingredients you already have at home. Bake a batch, share with family, or freeze a few for later — they’re guaranteed to be a new favorite!
