1 Bowl, 4-Ingredient Chickpea Banana Mini Muffins

I grew up on mini muffins. I have such vivid memories of summer vacations, and the mini muffins as my special treat. They felt so fun and indulgent, even though they were tiny. That nostalgia is probably why one of my favorite ways to make Beanie Bites is as mini muffins.

They’re perfectly poppable, great for snacking, and ideal for school lunches. Plus, they’re super kid-friendly (and adult-approved).

These mini muffins are a great option if you’re looking for a gluten-free snack that supports protein, fiber and nutrients, plus balanced blood sugar...without sacrificing taste or convenience.

And the best part? You only need 4 ingredients and one bowl. This recipe makes 24 mini muffins. See "important tips" for half bag instructions. Scroll all the way to the bottom for a video tutorial plus some great taste test reactions! 

4-Ingredient Banana Mini Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 bag Beanie Bites (Original or Chocolate)
• 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3 medium-large bananas)
• ½ cup milk (any milk works)
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (these are the date sweetened chocolate chips that I use, they are absolutely amazing!)

Optional:

• 2 eggs (for extra protein — totally optional!)

Because the muffins are so small, you can skip the egg entirely and they still turn out great. I usually make them egg-free for simplicity, but feel free to add eggs if you’d like a protein boost.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin pan. If you're using silicone like me, you shouldn't need to grease them. Just make sure you're using a high quality silicone - platinum silicone is the best option. This is the brand that I buy.
2. Add all ingredients to one bowl and mix until fully combined.
3. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter into each mini muffin cup.
4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean.

⚠️ Important tip:
Make sure the muffins are fully baked. If they’re undercooked, they may still taste a little “beany.” A clean knife/toothpick is your best guide.

If you only want to use half of the bag, use 1 full cup of the mix and use 1 tablespoon per muffin instead. 

Video Tutorial + Taste-Test 🎥

I made a video showing exactly how to make these and took them around town to get real reactions.