Minions Banana Bread Muffins
July 12, 2026
Soft banana muffins topped with a sweet glaze and special-edition Minions cookies!
Minions Banana Bread Muffins might be the absolute cutest excuse to buy extra bananas. They’re soft, buttery, packed with real banana flavor, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze that holds the cookie right on top. They’re the perfect way to celebrate our favorite banana-loving friends and their new movie.
Flavor Profile
These muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor, warm vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Mini chocolate chips add little bursts of rich chocolate throughout each bite. The sweet vanilla glaze pairs perfectly with the buttery sugar cookie on top, adding a light vanilla flavor and a slightly crisp texture that complements the tender muffin.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super soft muffins made with plenty of ripe bananas.
- Mini chocolate chips add the perfect amount of chocolate in every bite.
- The vanilla glaze sets beautifully, making these easy to serve.
- The Minions cookie on top makes decorating quick, easy, and incredibly cute.
- Perfect for birthday parties, movie nights, or anyone who loves bananas and chocolate.
The Twist
The fun comes from the cookie topper. Instead of piping frosting or making detailed decorations, each muffin is topped with a glazed Pillsbury™ Minions Shape™ Sugar Cookie. The glaze acts like edible glue, making decorating simple while giving every muffin its own Minion-tastic personality.
Ingredient Highlights
- Bananas: The riper, the better. Brown-speckled bananas give these muffins their sweetest flavor and moist texture.
- Sour Cream: Keeps the muffins soft and tender while adding richness.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Their smaller size gives you chocolate in every bite without overpowering the banana flavor.
- Light Corn Syrup: Helps the glaze dry smooth and firm so it holds the cookie securely.
- Pillsbury™ Minions Shape™ Sugar Cookies: Bake and cool the cookies completely before decorating so they stay crisp.
Minions Banana Bread Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For decorating
- Pillsbury™ Minions Shape™ Sugar Cookies, baked and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and gently fold just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, whisk in a little more powdered sugar.
- Spoon or dip the tops of the cooled muffins into the glaze.
- Let the glaze sit for 2 to 3 minutes, until it begins to lose its shine but is still tacky. Gently press one baked and cooled Pillsbury™ Minions Shape™ Sugar Cookie onto the center of each muffin.
- Let the muffins sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes, or until the glaze is completely firm before serving or packaging.
Notes
Makes: 18 standard muffins
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Bake the muffins a day ahead. Once they’re completely cool, glaze and decorate them before serving or packaging.
How should I store them?
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I leave out the chocolate chips?
Absolutely. The muffins are just as delicious with classic banana bread flavor.
Why do I wait a few minutes before adding the cookie?
Giving the glaze 2 to 3 minutes to become tacky helps hold the cookie in place while it finishes setting.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes. Freeze the plain muffins for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before glazing and adding the cookies.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make these after seeing the new Minions movie, then enjoy one each morning during the week for a fun summer breakfast. It’s a sweet little way to keep the Minions fun going long after the credits roll.
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